Cycle Complete!

[ADW76]

Ok so the pain is finally over, and I had to spread the word. On Day 65 of my cycle with fish, and an ick outbreak a month ago, it is finally complete. My Ammonia & Nitrite is at 0, Nitrate finally spiked to double what it was. My 30-gallon tank is now cycled. I didn't believe it at first, but its now 10 days later and it has been 0,0,10 consistantly. Just before I do a water change (once a week), the Nitrates get to about 20, and the ammonia & nitrites remain at 0. I have to admit, I did add two fish before the cycle was totally done, but all the fish seem happy and eating well. I just added 2 cory cat's and will add two more probably next week. I didn't want to add too much bioload all at once.

Anyway, this isn't really a question - but wanted to share. I've asked a few questions on here when I was getting started and got some really good advice - thanks all!

 

[FishEggs]

pass around the cigars. oh wait. is that not politically correct? maybe pass around the champagne.

 

[happygirl65]

Woohoo!

 

[Mystery]

Congrats

 

[ADW76]

thanks all!

 

[severum mama]

Way to go! Glad you stuck it out. Now comes the fun part!

 

[neurotik]

Congrats on your newly cycled tanks! I still remember how excited (and relieved) I was when my first tank was finally finished cycling. Now you get to start truly enjoying the best part of having a tank and hopefully you learned that it is ALWAYS worth it to be patient, especially in this hobby.

 

[ADW76]

This has really been the first positive experience I've had keeping fish. I'm hopeful it will serve as a constant reminder for me that being patient is the only way to be in this hobby. I've never had a tank with water parameters as good as this one. I'm actually due to change the carbon filter in the tank today, but I'm scared to. I don't want to mess up the balance. I probably will do it anyway, as the bio-filter is still intact, but I must admit it is making me a bit nervous. Thanks again for all the encouragment.