Cycling - Not dosing Ammonia

[RaymondL]

According to Dr. Tim, dosing ammonia when Nitrites are 5ppm or higher should be paused until the Nitrite levels drops to 2-3ppm. He further says that the bacteria WILL NOT starve if ammonia is not added until then.

My Nitrites are close to 4ppm, and Ammonia is 0 and Nitrates are at 30ppm. I have not dosed Ammonia in 3 days as I am waiting for the Nitrites to drop - wondering if I should stay the course and refrain from dosing Ammonia, or should I do a water change to bring down Nitrites, or let nature takes its course and let the bacteria bring down the Nitrites and dose Ammonia when the levels are less concentrated.

Thanks

 

[Dbichler]

If your ammonia is zero and was higher you’re cycled do a large water change and you’re good to go.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Tank is cycled, stop adding ammonia, do a water change and look for your first fish

 

[RaymondL]

If your ammonia is zero and was higher you’re cycled do a large water change and you’re good to go.

As long as I get Nitrites down to zero, but then again, I don't know if the bacteria that converts Nitrites down to Nitrates is strong enough because if Nitrites aren't 0, I shouldn't be adding any livestock.

 

[exnisstech]

Tank is cycled, stop adding ammonia, do a water change and look for your first fish

^^ This

Don't even worry about nitrites. As stated above, you have nitrates so your cycled.