BIG Q; Am I ready???

[rcbc3384]

Ok everyone
I just took all my readings (Below). Am I ready to populate???? Thanks
February 9, 2006
Ammonia.1
pH8.1
Nitrite.05
Nitrate.25
Salinity32.9
Specific
Gravity1.0245

 

[treybom]

did u cycle
?
the ammonia and nitrite should be at zero

 

[drew2005]

Originally Posted by rcbc3384
Ok everyone
I just took all my readings (Below). Am I ready to populate???? Thanks
February 9, 2006
Ammonia.1
pH8.1
Nitrite.05
Nitrate.25
Salinity32.9
Specific
Gravity1.0245
Definitely not ready. Ammonia and nitrite have to be 0 and nitrate should be 10 or less.

 

[rcbc3384]

I actually ended up cycling twice after the 2 times i bought LR off of this site resulting in an amazing spike in ammonia. The last buy was about 10 days ago

 

[rcbc3384]

Originally Posted by drew2005
Definitely not ready. Ammonia and nitrite have to be 0 and nitrate should be 10 or less.
I guess i'm going against the no.1 rule in this hobby "patience"
Thanks