Ammonia = Nitrites ?

sunstrip · February 17th, 2008

A weird question:

Assuming you are using water in your tank that is perfect..is it possible for Nitrites to show up in your tank if there was never any ammonia present ? Or is the presents of Nitrites proof positive that Ammonia was present and cycling is taking place ?

Butterfly · February 17th, 2008

Nitrites are proof positive that ammonia was there at some time and your tank is cycling.
Carol

mychl717 · February 17th, 2008

As long as what you mean by perfect water includes no Nitrites to start w/....

sunstrip · February 18th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mychl717

As long as what you mean by perfect water includes no Nitrites to start w/....

Yes

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