When will my tank be ready

treybomb

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okay well my 20g FO has been cycling for awhile and the ammonia is ont its way down and the nitrite is spiked... i was just wondering about what time it will be done cycling!

thanks
trey
 

hot883

Active Member
Normally it takes 4-6 WEEKS. Don't get inpatient now. This is the hardest part of this hobby. Ha! How long has it been?
 

hot883

Active Member
Originally Posted by pbienkiewi
Have you been doing water changes to reduce the levels ?
IME water changes are not necessary for like 6-8 weeks. It may even slow down the cycle.
 

drew2005

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Originally Posted by treybomb
no i have not done a water change yet and it has been cycling for about 3 weeks
Good. Patience man. It will finish on its own.
 
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