New tank syrdrome questions

jaredhci4 · 10-06-2008, 06:25 PM

my tank went into nitrogen cycle sunday morning i was wundering how long the cloudyness part of the cycle will last ive added the benificial bacteria to my 29 gallon tank also it has a bio wheel along with filter and the temp stays constent between 78-82 degrees and my ph, akaline, nitrate and nitrite and amonia levels are perfect...also i have 2 of the bubbler air hoses in the tank to keep a oxygen level high any ideas would be great

gm333 · 10-06-2008, 06:40 PM

Cycling times differ for all tanks. Some can cycle as fast as one week, some can take up to 4 weeks. The only way to tell if your cycle is coming along correctly is to keep testing everyday and take note of the levels. Once the nitrite and ammonia have stabalized at 0. Your tank will be cycled.

LiVe4fIsH · 10-06-2008, 09:47 PM

Hey Jared,

Welcome to FTF and I am glad to see your patience through such a hard/boring time. Your patience will indeed pay off when everything starts to come together with little to no problems. If you can post what your readings are for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH we will def. be able to see how far along your cycle is and how much farther your cycle still needs to go. If you happen to own a camra, feel more than welcome to post some pictures of what your tank looks like. Share your creation with others!!

-Izzy