am i cycled?

[manda]

i posted a while back that my nitrites were waaaaay too high, and didnt know what to do.
well i tested for nitrAtes by accedent.
my ammonia
and nitrIte are zero
doesnt that mean i am cycled, or is it doing so well because of the 60 precent water change i did last night?
i have had it cycling for 3 weeks now. saturday will be week 4

 

[rich311k]

It sure sounds like it. See if it stays that way for a few days.

 

[Guest]

do you have any nitrAtes?

 

[toddnbecka]

Toss in a goldfish or two for guinea pigs, but you should be fine now.

 

[Fishyfanatic]

Test for Nitrates, do not add goldfish unless they are in the ultimate stocking plan.

 

[manda]

no i cycled with my betta and snail! cant add more fish. sorry i forgot to tell yall.
yeah i will see if it stays that way for a few days.
nitrAtes are 5

 

[Fishyfanatic]

Since you have Nitrates and no Ammonia or Nitrites, you are cycled.

 

[SerLunchbox]

yeah ... i concur ... Cycled you are

 

[manda]

YAY for me!!!!
yippeeeee
my first cycled tank

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Sure sounds like you are cycled. Just keep an eye on things for about 1 more week to be absolutely certain. If your nitrates are going up, and ammonia and nitrite stays at 0, you are definitely cycled.

 

[manda]

alright, i was thinking about waiting a couple of weeks before i add any new fish, just to be on the safe side.