Nitrite Spike

[jvis0606]

I finally got a bit of a nitrite reading, which, after weeks of high ammonia readings, I think means that my tank is at its final stage in cycling, am I right? How long does the nitrite spike last? It is only 0.25 right now. Ammonia is high, but I use that Ammo-Lock stuff which I hear throws off the readings. Anyway, just wanted to know how to handle the nitrites, constant water changes or let it run its course?

 

[canarsie11]

Dont add that ammo lock it will mess up your cycle. You are in the middle of your cycle, when you ammon gets to 0 and nitrite off the charts, that is your nitrite spike!


Then it will stay off the charts anywhere from 1 week to month.

What temp is your tank at?

 

[jvis0606]

Its been on the warm side lately.. as a result of the summer weather, and I was battling Ick earlier so I increased the temp and added some salt. I've lost a couple of fish during this whole process...

About 80-82 degrees.

 

[canarsie11]

Oh your cycling with fish, just make sure you do your water changes