Last phase of cycling?

[Bonsai-Mike]

I did about a 20% water change sunday night, but before i did i tested by water. Ammonia was about 2ppm and NitrIte was in thr 4ppm range and NitrAte was almost 5ppm.

So monday night I checked the water again, ammonia was .25ppm but nitrite was 5ppm, the highest on the test kit i have, and NitrAtes were 5ppm again. So i did another 20% water change.

Should I do a larger water change? The tank is only 5 gallons, but is planted pretty well, about 10 stalks of moneywort, 8 or so ambulia and 2 bushes of chain micro swords. The plants are looking really good, nice and green. I also have 2 zebra danios in there helping me cycle, they are soo cool.

I've heard people stuck in the nitrIte stage for a while, any tips for getting over it.

 

[Lotus]

I would definitely recommend a water change. You should try to keep nitrites below 1ppm to relieve the stress on your fish

 

[FroggyFox]

yep, sounds like you're in the homestretch. I'd just try and do regular water changes, once a day at 20% if you have to to keep that nitrite level in check as much as you can...

 

[Bonsai-Mike]

BINGO!

Ammonia and Nitrite down to 0. Nitrate 10ppm. I have completed my fish cycle ever thanks to the power of the internet! *BOUNCINGS

 

[FroggyFox]

congrats thats awesome

 

[Viciente]

It's a great feeling when your cycle completes... Normal fishtankin' can now begin.

Good job!