Ideal post cycle levels

[freshienow]

I tried clicking on the cycling and you sticky but it did not work. I am doing a fishless cycle on my brand new 55 gallon. I put flourite sand in and planted some plants and bulbs. I want to make sure it's fully cycled before I add any fish. What are the ideal levels for Nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, Carbonite hardness, and general hardness?




Thank you in advance

P.S. If I'm doing a fishless cycle can I just run all the tank equipment and wait for the levels to drop, if so how long will it take?

 

[freshienow]

anyone?

 

[Juxtaroberto]

I think either way takes about six weeks to fully cycle the tank.

 

[Dragonflyx2]

what are you using to cycle the tank?

flakes tend to cause and algae bloom after it's cycled.
I like to use frozen foods. drop them in and let them rot.

 

[HarleyK]

What are the ideal levels for Nitrites, nitrates, ammonia, Carbonite hardness, and general hardness?

Nitrite = 0
Nitrate = 10-20 ppm for planted tank
Ammonia = 0
Hardness: Ideal levels depend on the species you want to keep. Mollies and most African cichlids like it hard, neons and other Amazonian species like it soft.

HarleyK

 

[HarleyK]

I tried clicking on the cycling and you sticky but it did not work.

Works for me

Try again HERE

 

[freshienow]

I meant I could get to that page but when trying to click on a link it would not work, thanks for the info, and as to how to do they cycle :S, should I just drop a piece of food in and let it rot for a while?

 

[freshienow]

anyone else have any input?

 

[Bderick67]

I would use some frozen shrimp, throw two or three pieces in and wait for 4 weeks. At that point you can then start monitoring the cycling process.

Here is a link with some good info http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

Works for me

Try again HERE

The links within the sticky do not bring up anything useful. Just the following

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

 

[freshienow]

THANK YOU! very useful info