Nitrite in an aquarium is measured in ppb, not ppm. Point is that it is generally undetectable unless something is out of balance.
During a new tank cycle, the ammonia consuming bacteria are reproducing as are the nitrite consuming bacteria. Unless the ammonia consumers outpace the nitrite consumer it will generally be undetectable.
Anyway, lots of people never measure a nitrite spike. I personally wouldn't bother testing for it.
- Brad
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