New Tank Cycling Question

[FishRKool28]

I’m probably being paranoid but, started a brand new 10 gallon about 3 weeks ago from ground zero, no used filters or anything. Been adding fish food since last Sunday 6/25, I finally got an ammonia spike last Friday and as of yesterday have about 1.0 ppm ammonia and 2.0 ppm Nitrite. I have been adding Stability since last week. Has my cycle process started now ? Am I worrying for nothing and just need to let the process run its course? 

[Lennie]

On 7/5/2023 at 5:34 PM, FishRKool28 said:

I’m probably being paranoid but, started a brand new 10 gallon about 3 weeks ago from ground zero, no used filters or anything. Been adding fish food since last Sunday 6/25, I finally got an ammonia spike last Friday and as of yesterday have about 1.0 ppm ammonia and 2.0 ppm Nitrite. I have been adding Stability since last week. Has my cycle process started now ? Am I worrying for nothing and just need to let the process run its course? 

As long as your tap water don't read these, then it should be started.

 

I would personally not add any more fish food and watch for nitrates now. When your all ammonia and nitrite clears and all you read is nitrates, you can start stocking  slowly

Edited July 5, 2023 by Lennie

[FishRKool28]

Yea I think I’m being impatient and thinking too much, I stopped adding fish food 2 days ago. Just been adding Stability daily

[AllFishNoBrakes]

Agreed. Just gotta let nature take its course at this point. Being patient while your tank cycles is one of that hardest parts, but on the overall timeline of the tank the ~8 weeks it takes becomes a small blip on the timeline. 

[FishRKool28]

Appreciate the feedback, pretty much what I needed to hear from some experienced fish keepers.