I made it!

[DavidK]

Thanks to all the advise and assistance from this forum I have successfully completed cycle on my tank. Took measurements this morning to find Amonia = 0.0, Nitrites = 0.0, and Nitrates = 20.0.

Finally ready to start stocking....

 

[Jchillin]

Congratulations! That is good news and you should be very happy indeed. How long did it take (from the time water was added to tank)?

 

[An t-iasg]

Yes, congrats! That is an accomplishment to be proud of!

 

[DavidK]

How long did it take (from the time water was added to tank)?

Just counted it up and it was nine weeks and three days to complete.

 

[Big Ben]

good god thats a while. my ammonias starting to go down..how long does it usually take for the nitrite part?

 

[DavidK]

good god thats a while. my ammonias starting to go down..how long does it usually take for the nitrite part?

My ammonias dropped quickly to zero about 7-10 days ago (make that at 8 weeks). In fact you will see I posted another question a few days ago saying this had happened but my nitrites were still high. Everyone told me to wait, which I did and they too dropped to zero within a matter of two days.

My advise to you, remain patient.

 

[PauloSilva]

I'm hoping it doesn't take that long for me... I'm going to a fish auction the april 15th