Cycling

[ItalianM87]

i have a 30 gallon tank with 3 gold fish in the tank, i was wondering if i can change the water out of the tank (25% or something like that) because the water is starting to become cloudy.

my tank still hasn't fully cycled, its been like 2 months now and the amonia finally dropped to 0, and my nitrites are off the charts (API tested, immediately turns purple).

I read in fishless cycle post that it is going to take longer for the nitrite to drop to 0 . Also can i change the water and maybe clean the filter a bit? its getting cloudy

i don't want to delay the cycling process even more, thats why im asking if i can change the water

 

[st24rsap]

dont clean the filter if your still cycling, as for the water change id suggest a large ish one to reduce the nitrite as the tanks appears to be in the last part of the cycle

 

[SJ2K]

Na dont change the water, theres nothing to look at yet so cloudy waters not a problem when the cycles done, big 50% water change (Clear the water) and immediate full stocking

 

[littlest]

If you have fish in the tank then yes, change the water. High nitrite will poison the fish you have.

 

[ItalianM87]

If you have fish in the tank then yes, change the water. High nitrite will poison the fish you have.

will changing the water delay the cycling?

 

[backtotropical]

No it won't, contrary to popular belief. It can actually speed it up, but the health of the fish should take priority over the speed of the cycle.

Do an immediate 50% water change and another in the morning, then test again. Nitrite will kill your fish. You need to get it out the tank asap. I agree with st24rsap though, don't clean the filter.