fishless cycle high nitrites

[orandafan12]

Did 2 50% pwc read this would lengthen cycle is it true

 

[rich311k]

It should have little effect on the length, as long as some are present the bacteria colony will keep growing to use the whole supply.

 

[orandafan12]

It should have little effect on the length, as long as some are present the bacteria colony will keep growing to use the whole supply.

So as long as thier are some present it is ok

 

[rich311k]

Until the cycle is done. Eventually you want none, but a water change will not curtail the cycle, if there is more than the bacteria can process, the bacteria will continue to multiply.