Cycle Question

[riverpeeps]

OK I'll try to keep it short and not leave out anything. I recently converted a 10 year old FO tank to reef.
55G Show
AquaClear Aquatics 75 Wet/Dry W/Rio 1700 Return
AquaC EV-120 W/Rio 2100
Filled on 12/27/02 with tap (first mistake), Added 60 lbs. Packaged LS and 5 damsels (second mistake)
On 12/29/02 added 26 lbs. LR
On 1/3/03 Added another 54 lbs. LR
My ammonia tests have been .25 from 12/30/02 until 1/9/03 now they are at .50. Nitrites always at 0. Nitrates always at 10.
Since I have had 5 damsels, 60 lbs of LS, and 26 lbs of LR for 2 weeks and a total of 80 lbs LR for the past week is it normal to have such low ammonia levels?
I am comparing this cycle to our FO cycle 10 years ago which, with only damsels then, showed a consisent ammonia rise after only a few days. Don't get me wrong, I have all the patience needed to cycle (besides it allows the wallet to recover!) but what should I expect this time with regards to ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate tests and timelines.
Any input or past experiences would be greatful.

[lllosingit]

I would just give it more time my tank took almost 4 weeks to fully cycle and since you just added 53lbs a week ago I would suspect you started on a new cycle at that point,
Give it at least another week or two for things to calm down, it may take longer depending on the quality of live rock, some have more die off than others so the time will vary.