Cycling Coach

Nitrogen cycle tool

Enter today’s readings for a clear snapshot.

Inputs

Waste from fish/food. Even tiny amounts are toxic.
Mid-stage of the cycle; also toxic.
End product; safer but must be controlled with water changes.
Fishless equals adding ammonia without fish. Fish-in means cycling with fish and requires extra care.

Results

High-level snapshot of where your tank stands.
⚪ Incomplete

Ammonia: — ppm • Nitrite: — ppm • Nitrate: — ppm • Method: Fishless • Planted: No

Estimated toxic NH₃: Test kits read TAN, which is NH3 plus NH4. Only NH3 is toxic and increases with pH and temperature.

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Cycling Coach is an educational tool. Always confirm with your own testing and judgment before making aquarium decisions.

Cycling Coach is your aquarium cycling assistant. Enter your test results for ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺), nitrite (NO₂⁻), and nitrate (NO₃⁻) to see how your tank is progressing through the nitrogen cycle. Whether you’re doing a fishless cycle or cycling with fish, the tool helps you track water parameters, understand the next steps, and maintain a safe environment for your fish.