Cycle Done Already?

[Civicman86]

Below is a screen shot of my Params through my cycle thus far. I started with dry Marcos rock so I'm a little skeptical that my cycle is already done. You can see my nitrite and ammonia went to 0 once and I redosed to ensure my cycle was done. Again tonight my nitrite and ammonia are 0 with a small trace of nitrate. Thoughts? Am I ready to start my at tank and buy a fish?

 

[ReeferNoob4ever]

I'm no expert, but I say you're golden. Put in something small at first and see what happens. Continue to monitor parameters until you are confident, that's the key.

Good luck!

 

[Tspors58]

Cycle is one thing. Stable for fish?
No.
Minimum 2 months that's just me, I waited 4 months.
2 months after algae bloom added CUC, then 2 more months fish.
Never tested, things take time.
My first fish I bought just died at 12+ years.
Not worth rushing unless you plan on shutting it down in a year.

 

[humphreyhh]

I never tested that much I just waited three months before I put animals in the tank. Everything went well.

Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

 

[thegrun]

I would add a small clean up crew, see how they do and then fish once they complete their quarantine period.

 

[Skynite]

Can I ask what you're using to testing your parameters? I'm looking to start my cycle this weekend, I'm placing an order for testing equipment and wanted to know what you're using

thx

 

[Civicman86]

Thanks for the responses everyone! The tank will still be fishless for at least 4-5 more weeks as I QT the new fish. I will probably go ahead and get a small CUC and see how they do.

Can I ask what you're using to testing your parameters? I'm looking to start my cycle this weekend, I'm placing an order for testing equipment and wanted to know what you're using

thx

I'm using a basic API test kid (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and PH).

 

[Skynite]

thx