Cycling tank

[40galreef]

I set up a 40 gallon saltwater aquarium Thursday. I put in 30 lbs of sand, 20 lbs of arag-alive, and 50 lbs of live rock. I tested the water yesterday and here are the results.
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrate: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm

Is it possible the tank has fully cycled this quickly? Thanks!

 

[matthewh133]

It's more than likely that the cycle hasn't kicked in yet. As far as I'm aware it can take 4-5 days for levels to spike.

 

[carey]

If you would have cycled then you'd most likely have a nitrate reading.

I also think the cycle hasnt kicked in yet. You can jump start it by adding a dead shrimp or pure ammonia to get a boost.

 

[jtrasap]

I set up a 40 gallon saltwater aquarium Thursday. I put in 30 lbs of sand, 20 lbs of arag-alive, and 50 lbs of live rock. I tested the water yesterday and here are the results.
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrate: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm

Is it possible the tank has fully cycled this quickly? Thanks!

No...

With saltwater, 'slow and steady wins the race' so to speak. Your tank could take upwards of a month to cycle and I'm sure if you've got zero readings then it hasn't started yet.

 

[40galreef]

Thanks for the help!