Nitrite Spike?

[Ben Foster]

Hi. So a week ago I tested my water and I already had an ammonia spike, nitrite spike, and nitrate spike. However, the nitrite went back down, but the ammonia only went down to about .5 to 1.0 ppm. Today, I tested my water again. My ammonia is at 0, nitrite at 0.5 ppm. Am I not done with the cycle? Or is this normal?

Also, what do I do as of right now? I have 5 ghost shrimp and 4 danios in there. I have a 20H. Thank you guys ️

 

[83jase]

Doesn't sound complete I wait a few days past when I think it's done dose with ammonia see how if it can be turned back to 0 in 24hrs only option now is seachem prime to protect then during the remainder cycle dose per bottle and as per readings can dose up-to 5 times the amount just monitor those readings closely

 

[Ben Foster]

Doesn't sound complete I wait a few days past when I think it's done dose with ammonia see how if it can be turned back to 0 in 24hrs only option now is seachem prime to protect then during the remainder cycle dose per bottle and as per readings can dose up-to 5 times the amount just monitor those readings closely

Can I dose ammonia with the fish and shrimp in the tank?

 

[Lucyn]

This occurred to me when just starting out my aquarium, very annoying but usually a one time thing if you don't let your water get too polluted. Usually just a halted cycle due to lack of waste, should go away within a week or two at most. I recommend just 25% water changes and prime every 1-2 days. The water changes might prolong the cycle a tad, but it'll keep your fish alive so in my opinion, it's worth it. After the nitrites are done spiking, your cycle should be complete since it's the last stage in the nitrogen cycle.

 

[83jase]

Can I dose ammonia with the fish and shrimp in the tank?

No do not dose with ammonia!! now there is live stock in there. They will be producing ammonia as it is just use prime every 24hrs to protect them for the remainder of the cycle the amount to use is volume of the tank up-to times 5 pending the readinf this will keep them safe for 24hrs at a time

 

[Ben Foster]

No do not dose with ammonia!! now there is live stock in there. They will be producing ammonia as it is just use prime every 24hrs to protect them for the remainder of the cycle the amount to use is volume of the tank up-to times 5 pending the readinf this will keep them safe for 24hrs at a time

Got it. Thanks.