Cycle issues

[Anthony Dibble]

Hi

how long will the bacteria last for if I don’t dose ammonia in a fishless cycle. Worried nitrites are not coming down so not added a dose for 3 days.

 

[seangee]

Here is a useful guide https://www.fishforums.net/threads/cycling-your-new-fresh-water-tank-read-this-first.421488/

 

[Colin_T]

The beneficial filter bacteria can last for a couple of weeks without food. Eventually it goes dormant when no food has been available for an extended period of time.

Make sure your nitrites don't get too high or the cycle can stall.