Nitrites while cycling

[Pixburgh]

API test kit. Reading is as follows as of this morning.

Ammonia - 0-.25ppm (color is in between)
Nitrite - 5.0ppm + (Highest on test kit)
Nitrate - 10.0ppm

I had read that too high of nitrites was a bad thing and could stall the cycle. Should I do a water change to bring them down? Was thinking of doing a 25% water change and see where that leaves me. Nitrites have been 5.0 (or over) for a few days now which is my fault as I was feeding the bacteria more than I should have :squigglemouth:. Anyway, let me know your thoughts and suggestions.. they're always appreciated!

 

[HiddenUser]

I would leave it until Ammonia and Nitrites are 0 before doing a water change.

 

[Coraloliseffect]

Don't waste your water till it's done. You are close to cycled. Good work. Eventually nh4 and no2 will go to 0 only left w no3 and will be pretty solid. Then h2o change to lower no3 and can start adding light cleanup crew and can feed them.

 

[Pixburgh]

Alright sounds good.

 

[SloppyJ]

Nitrites are part of the cycle. They will not "stall" it.

 

[Dalmatia]

API test kit. Reading is as follows as of this morning.

Ammonia - 0-.25ppm (color is in between)
Nitrite - 5.0ppm + (Highest on test kit)
Nitrate - 10.0ppm

I had read that too high of nitrites was a bad thing and could stall the cycle. Should I do a water change to bring them down? Was thinking of doing a 25% water change and see where that leaves me. Nitrites have been 5.0 (or over) for a few days now which is my fault as I was feeding the bacteria more than I should have :squigglemouth:. Anyway, let me know your thoughts and suggestions.. they're always appreciated!

Your feeding bacteria! The nitrites are what they eat. You may have gotten confused between nitrites and nitrates , it happens more than you think with beginners
The more ammonia you feed the stronger it makes your tank (it's just like having a fully stocked tank). It may take longer to cycle but it's worth it. Beginners intend to overstock with in a month or two, so overstocking your ammonia during your cycle is only gonna make things better!
Don't do any water changes till your ammonia or nitrites are at 0