Joep606

So I got the Freshwater Master Test Kit and these are my readings:

pH - 7.4 (Has been kept steady since I started the tank, no worries there)
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Nitrite - 1.0 ppm (Should I be worried? )
Nitrate - 0 ppm


The only irregular readings out of these is the nitrite. Should I be worried about it? I believe my tank is cycled now, as I have had it for just about 6 weeks and the readings have leveled out, except for the nitrite. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Isabella

Your tank is not cycled yet (it almost is). When nitrite reaches 0, then it will be finally cycled. Ammonia and nitrite need to be 0 in order for a tank to be safe for fish. When nitrite is at 0, start adding fish gradually to your tank, like 1-2 small fish at a time (1-2 fish every week or two). Do this until you reach the desired level of stocking (of course do not overstock!).

P.S. I presume the tank is small (hence I say add "small fish").

Gunnie

If the nitrite gets any higher, you will need to do a water change. Besides you ammonia and nitrite needing to be at zero for a cycled tank, you should have nitrates.