Hi,
I have a new aquarium. It's a 29 gallon freshwater and I'm cycling it with 3 Platies. I have had it 9 days and so far nothing is happening. Ammonia is staying at 0.5, 0 Nitrites and 10 Nitrates. Guess I just have to be patient, but I am new to this. I'm feeding them lightly once a day. When should I see something happen that lets me know it's cycling?
staffordmom
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cycling
staffordmom
Apr 03, 2008 06:07 PM
Replies (3)
phishie
Apr 03, 2008 09:28 PM
Hi. 
Yeah, you'll have to be patient, as it usually takes 4-6 weeks for a tank to cycle fully. Of course, it can take longer if you don't wait the whole time or something else happens. Below is a link on what should happen and the proper cycling process. Seems to me you are doing everything right, so... things should happen for you before you know it.
Cycling
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
staffordmom
Apr 04, 2008 08:11 AM
One more question....should I do any water changes during the time the tank is cycling? Thanks for your help!
staffordmom
phishie
Apr 04, 2008 09:19 PM
If your ammonia is high, and your fish are showing signs of stress.
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Phishie
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
