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Old January 29th, 2008  
Fish Lore Newbie
 
what is cycling?

ok after reading a few posts im thinking cycling is a natural thing your water goes through, but Im still not sure can someone explain the whole thing to me?
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Old January 29th, 2008  
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Instead of my going through it all, you can read what is already posted here on fishlore by clicking on the blue bar at the top of this page, articles. Click on nitrogen cycle, and read the whole thing. Then if you have any specific questions, someone will try to answer them. It is going to be REALLY important with your fish, all those big boys in a 55!!!
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Old January 29th, 2008  
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In a nutshell...
Fish pee in the water and it makes ammonia. Ammonia is bad for fish. Bacteria converts Ammonia into nitrite. Nitrite, too, is bad for fish. Different bacteria convert Nitrite into nitrate. Nitrate, too, is bad for fish, but only in high quantity. There are bacteria suppliments on the market to kick start the cycle. IE Biospira, Cycle, StressZyme, etc. Typically you will see the ammonia spike, then the nitrite spike. When they are both at 0 and your nitrate is less than 40, your tank is cycled. Water changes keep nitrate in check and you can monitor these levels with a test kit or strips. If you test every day you will go nuts and lose patience. Every other day. BioSpira is full of live bacteria that cuts the cycle time from weeks to virtually hours. It is pricey but works. Most fish sites explain the cycle further, but that is the 2 cent answer.
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Old January 29th, 2008  
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Thank you that makes sence.....
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Old January 29th, 2008  
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Like Susitna says... THIS IS IMPORTANT! Too much nitrite equals fish suffocation and it is unpleasant to watch.
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