did i do something wrong or WHAT!

[corvettev12ttnos]

my Ammonia is at .25-.50 , my Nitrite is 0!!!!!!! my PH is at 8.3 , and my Nitrate is 80-160!!!!!
i test em just like the book that came with my testing kits told me to so what gives??? is this right or wrong? and what should the leavels be at all times?
and my tank has had only 3-4 days to cycle this stuff!!! and the 2nd day all these levels where high except for the PH and now they're like almost perfect!(i think)
So what's up guys!?!?!?!?! please help me out if you can

 

[david s]

you still have amonia that is first part of the cycle when that hits zero then your getting somwere

 

[daddyfish]

WATER CHANGE WATER CHANGE WATER CHANGE!!!!!!! <img src="graemlins//urrr.gif" border="0" alt="[urrr]" />

 

[jim672]

Corvette,
Be patient. Cycling usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. Continue to test, a couple times a week to see if your ammonia, 'trates and 'trites are coming down.
Don't do any water changes while you are cycling. Just let the cycle happen.
Jim

 

[jester]

Patience is a key element in this hobby. Giv it a couple of weeks.

 

[susiepan]

Hey bud,
Just wait a few more weeks, but DONT do any water changes..That will just delay your cycling process..Your getting there
~Susie

 

[karvis]

i know we are supposed to be talking about your prob, but my amm is 8ppm, it became that way a couple of weeks ago. the trates and trites are continuing to cycle, just not the ammonia....(??????????????????????????????????????)