What the heck am I doing wrong?!?!

[zazzoo]

what helped me cycle my tank fast was using cycle .....just dumped lots of that stuff in ... and off you go

[J.Lloy]

I'd have to agree with Mike, if your rock was in good condition and didn't have much or any die off from that transfer then your cycle could have been quick with very little spikes. If your water is testing good now then I would think you are good to go.