Hello, I been experiencing difficulties with cycling my 36 gallon tank. I just changed the water and did a test and the nitrite level was 5.0+ and the nitrate was 40 to 80. Ammonia remained zero and I have searched forums and this seems like my tank is still cycling. I have a few questions though as when the nitrite would drop. I heard when you are done, the nitrite will be zero but what about the nitrate? Will it drop too when the cycle is done or do I have to change the water? I currently have some fish in there and got tricked by some salesman saying it will be fine using tetra or API QuickStart. My fish seems fine for now and all leaving peacefully. The problem is what is causing my nitrate to spike? I mean I just did a 25% water change. Should I wait two days before measuring or doing another water change?
My current fish
- 2 swordfish
- 6 albino corys
- 1 rainbow shark
- 1 angelfish
- 2 guppies
- 1 platy
I also have 2 amazon swords and 1 melon plant.
If this is overstocking, I have a spare 10 gallon that I can more them into.
My current fish
- 2 swordfish
- 6 albino corys
- 1 rainbow shark
- 1 angelfish
- 2 guppies
- 1 platy
I also have 2 amazon swords and 1 melon plant.
If this is overstocking, I have a spare 10 gallon that I can more them into.