high NITRITE now.. wtf

[bob965]

Fish are here, when i get back home i'll check water params.

and wish flush water in pipes and test source water - maybe they resolved the ammonia issue from my water.

Otherwise, I'll qt / hold them in a 5g bucket as i watch water params throughout the night.

Since you are producing both nitrites and nitrates, that indicates the necessary bacteria are present in at least some amount. Since adding 4ppm ammonia to the tank represents a bioload far in excess of what 10 small fish would produce, you will probably be fine. Just do a big water change and keep an eye on your levels and make sure everything is stable. Putting the fish in a 5g bucket would be counterproductive. Even if your tank is not completely cycled, 75g of water is better than 5g.