nitrites and nitrates

[Mike fail]

im cycling a 20g and my nitrites and nitrates are at 5 ppm and have been that exact way for over a week my ammonias are zero. any ideas to why?

 

[WyldFya]

Your cycling still. Just wait it out.

 

[Mike fail]

it just seems weird to not have any changes for an entire week.

 

[Nic]

takes time.... nitirtes will go down when sufficient bacteria form...

 

[Pankakes]

I'm currently having the same problem in my 5 gallon tank. All readings are good except the following: Nitrites at 3.0 and Nitrates at 40 and Ammonia at 0. Am I doing to many water changes? What's my deal?

 

[redturq]

The last time I cycled my tank, it took over 14 days to get rid of Nitrites. You can raise the temp to mid 80's and add more aeration. I recommend adding Salt or Prime if you are using live fish for cycling.

 

[Pankakes]

What exactly does salt do?

 

[WyldFya]

I'm currently having the same problem in my 5 gallon tank. All readings are good except the following: Nitrites at 3.0 and Nitrates at 40 and Ammonia at 0. Am I doing to many water changes? What's my deal?

Don't do water changes during your cycle.

 

[redturq]

What exactly does salt do?

Here's a good link:

http://www.****************/information/aquarium_salt.htm