F fluvalman New Member Joined Feb 18, 2011 Messages 11 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 19, 2011 #1 just wondering how long should i let my tank cycle before adding my fish
S sted Fishaholic Joined May 2, 2010 Messages 520 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Feb 20, 2011 #2 you need to buy a test ket and keep going untill the your stats are right have a good read of the link below My link
you need to buy a test ket and keep going untill the your stats are right have a good read of the link below My link
Joshwainwright I take my fish for walks Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined May 2, 2009 Messages 2,816 Reaction score 6 Points 38 Location GB Feb 20, 2011 #3 Your cycle is finished once you have had a spike in nitrIte followed by an increase in nitrAte. Your bacteria should be able to process 5ppm of ammonia within around 12 hours.
Your cycle is finished once you have had a spike in nitrIte followed by an increase in nitrAte. Your bacteria should be able to process 5ppm of ammonia within around 12 hours.