cycle question

[rrob1399]

so after treating the tank with fritz zyme 9 I've noticed my ph,amm,and nitrires are all in spec however my nitrates are around 20.0 I'm not sure why? it's a fishless cycle with cycled live rock from lfs.

 

[rrob1399]

could it just be the cycle coming to an end maybe just a water change ?

 

[Aquatic Nerd]

Did you see an ammonia and nitrite spike during your cycle?

 

[rrob1399]

Did you see an ammonia and nitrite spike during your cycle?

Very slight and nothing after two days it was gone and nitrates at 20ppm

 

[bcarm]

How long has this cycle been going?

 

[PSU4ME]

Throw a piece of fresh shrimp in there from the deli, let it process it and you’ll be good. You wanna make sure you get a good, full cycle.

 

[N_E_M_O]

Completely normal, but as mentioned above, id still go through another cycle before calling it stable.
Generally when I cycle I make sure I get the ammonia to 2ppm and make sure its 0ppm the next day. Then you know you have a solid base bacteria.