When to get fish?

[Fishperson]

I have been fishless cycling since late january or something, and I tested today and got:
0 ammonia
0 nitrites
7.2 ph
120 nitrates

When should I do a huge water change and get fish? I haven't tested since 2 days ago, and this is the first time nitrates have gotten above 10.
The tank is a 20 gallon high.

 

[Ian086]

I have been fishless cycling since late january or something, and I tested today and got:
0 ammonia
0 nitrites
7.2 ph
120 nitrates

When should I do a huge water change and get fish? I haven't tested since 2 days ago, and this is the first time nitrates have gotten above 10.
The tank is a 20 gallon high.

Sounds to me like you are cycled. To be sure though, i would do a 70% water change, give it another dose of Ammonia and then check for the next two days. If you get the same results, then i reckon your good to go....

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

You're cycled! Wow that's a lot of nitrates. Just do a large partial water change to get the nitrates down to between 10 to 30ppm. Add fish slowly... Start with hardiest species first. Gradually add additional inhabitants slowly, weeks apart.

 

[Fishperson]

yay
I am so excited

 

[Fishperson]

any other opinions

 

[Fishperson]

Oh! never mind! I just saw BrianNano's post! I think I will do a huge wc tomorrow, and get fish thursday or friday! Thank you everyone!

 

[Fishperson]

I got 5 bloodfin tetras at the store today and acclimated them and everything. I will get 2 more soon.

 

[Ian086]

I got 5 bloodfin tetras at the store today and acclimated them and everything. I will get 2 more soon.

It's great to finally have something swimming in the tank, i hate cycling(the waiting that is!!)

 

[Fishperson]

Will post videos later today.