Need advice for tank cycle

[Donnyreefer]

Hello just wanted to get some feedback , i can see my tank cycle like crazy right now both nitrates and nitrates both exploded after that fritz zyme 9 and just didnt know if i should leave it or is there anything i have to do to benefit this process? Or just let her run this course? Thanks in advance

 

[BigCalhouna]

Patience will benefit the process from my experience! Just wait until your nitrites drop down to almost if not 0 while still adding ammonia to the system and then your nitrates will spike and you do a small water change

 

[dmy535]

Just let it ride. It’s doing it’s thing! the nitrite phase will last 10-14 days or so.

 

[ReefRusty]

Sit back and wait for the process.

 

[AdamB]

Yep.. patience is the key . Let it ride . It is a slower process ( nitrate cycle)

 

[Donnyreefer]

You guys are awesome just some peace of mind before work lol

 

[Donnyreefer]

Patience will benefit the process from my experience! Just wait until your nitrites drop down to almost if not 0 while still adding ammonia to the system and then your nitrates will spike and you do a small water change

So the shrimp i had in there got taken out on accident last night should i throw another in ? You want constant levels of ammonia?

 

[ReefRusty]

Hard to say how many days was it in for? How many days have you been cycling for? Did you get it to 2ppm? Either way your nitrates have increased meaning bacteria is definitely alive. Just wait now, I wouldn't add another ammonia source for now. Maybe some ammonia from a bottle in a couple days or if you have some fish flakes a pinch of that will be enough.

 

[Donnyreefer]

Hard to say how many days was it in for? How many days have you been cycling for? Did you get it to 2ppm? Either way your nitrates have increased meaning bacteria is definitely alive. Just wait now, I wouldn't add another ammonia source for now. Maybe some ammonia from a bottle in a couple days or if you have some fish flakes a pinch of that will be enough.

I wouldnt say 2ppm maybe 1ppm and it was barley in there 2 days so i just wasnt sure , gonna stay on top of testing

 

[BigCalhouna]

I wouldnt say 2ppm maybe 1ppm and it was barley in there 2 days so i just wasnt sure , gonna stay on top of testing

If you see your ammonia drop and your nitrites rising then I’d add a little bit of ammonia but as rusty said you do have the bacteria already just need to test and monitor as the cycle finishes up!

In other news how big is your tank and what’re you planning to do with it? Is it your first tank? (Not important to cycling just see it in the background of the picture)

 

[Donnyreefer]

If you see your ammonia drop and your nitrites rising then I’d add a little bit of ammonia but as rusty said you do have the bacteria already just need to test and monitor as the cycle finishes up!

In other news how big is your tank and what’re you planning to do with it? Is it your first tank? (Not important to cycling just see it in the background of the picture)

Its a 20 gallon long that i took the front rim off and painted the back black and custom stand , its my first saltwater tank so i appreciate any help

 

[Donnyreefer]

If you see your ammonia drop and your nitrites rising then I’d add a little bit of ammonia but as rusty said you do have the bacteria already just need to test and monitor as the cycle finishes up!

In other news how big is your tank and what’re you planning to do with it? Is it your first tank? (Not important to cycling just see it in the background of the picture)

Im planning on doing a softy/zoe garden tank nothing to fancy but enough to get into and learn this hobby lol