Cycle Question

[petekc]

My ammo is down to 0 but my trites and trates are sky-high!!! Is this just part of the cylce? If so am I getting close to the end?

 

[twoods71]

A low ammonia level and high nitrite level is normal after a couple weeks or so. Maybe a little longer or less depending on the setup.
As far as the nitrates being high I have heard that some people get a spike and some do not get a nitrate spike.
From my experience I never really expeirenced a nitrate spike.
I would not worry. Just let the cycle take its coarse.
Good luck !!

 

[ebeckels]

it's normal for nitrates to rise...what is the actual number?

 

[twoods71]

Almost forgot.
The amount of time it takes to cycle a tank depends on the method you are using.
For example using lr during the cycle can help to greatly speed up the process.