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Quick cycling question

761 views 3 replies 2 participants last post by  jaysee 
#1 ·
Hi all,

I'm cycling my 75 gallon fresh water aquarium. In the past I've cycled with fish but I decided to go using a fishless cycle. I've been adding ammonia daily and have already had the ammonia spike and return to zero. The nitrites are now spiking at at least 5.0 ppm and nitrates are around 5.0 ppm. The nitrites have been at this level for about five days.

My question: Is there anything else I should be doing at this point besides the daily ammonia or will the nitrites just drop on their own? Can't wait for them to drop so I can go fish shopping!!

Thanks,
Pete
 
#2 ·
Yes do a massive water change, and then continue dosing with ammonia
 
#4 ·
50% would decrease them by half immediately :)
 
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