Webbed toes Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 (edited) I just started my 15 gallon tank three weeks ago. To speed up the cycling process I added seven Danios as well as a wall of plants. I kept checking my Ammonia and Nitrite levels and they steadily went up and the ammonia level dropped right down (good thing, right?) However the Nitrite has hovered steadily at about 5.0 ppm for a week now. The water is very clear and the fish and plants all seem to be doing well. Im wondering if this is normal in the cycling process or should I do something to bring it down. Im quite new to this and would like to add new fish, but I can't until the level is down (I think). Any comments would be appreciated. Edited September 29, 2007 by Webbed toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Some info here. http://www.pondenterprises.com/filter/nitrogen.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Some info here. http://www.pondenterprises.com/filter/nitrogen.html http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article....266&aid=652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbed toes Posted September 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 Some info here.http://www.pondenterprises.com/filter/nitrogen.html http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article....266&aid=652 Excellent site. Very informative. Looks like I just have to be patient and see if the level goes down. Its all part of the cycle! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) Yes time is best. If you interfere it just extends the time out longer. Once he N2(Nitrite) level is down you'll start seeing a low N3(Nitrate) reading which is OK if stays low( maintained with regular water changes). This should happen soon . After a few days of reading 0 on ammonia and nitrite you are cycled. Now you can slowly change out your danios for the new fish you want to keep.Do not grow your stock count too fast or you'll go through a mini cycle all over again. Edited September 30, 2007 by Qattarra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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