my 25 gallon reef help post :? (1 Viewer)

[imsuperjp]

Well i decided to take out my fish and let my friend hold them for me while i let my tank go through the cycle if it has not yet. Im goin to add a couple more lbs of live rock and let the tank sit for a couple of weeks. I ve been reading and there was debate abt doin water changes while the tank cycles. PPl sayin yes and no. What is ya's opinion on that?

 

[Guest]

I personally say "leave it alone" it will cycle soon enough, "Patience Danielson"

side note: a cheap turkey baster is perfect for gently blowing your rocks clean.

 

[Guest]

Well i decided to take out my fish and let my friend hold them for me while i let my tank go through the cycle if it has not yet. Im goin to add a couple more lbs of live rock and let the tank sit for a couple of weeks. I ve been reading and there was debate abt doin water changes while the tank cycles. PPl sayin yes and no. What is ya's opinion on that?

Unfortunately, you are going to come across people with different opinions how to sove a situation like yours. This is why it is very importatnt to make informed decisions of your own. We all can give some sort og guidence, but ultimately it will all come down to your dedication to learning more about the dynamics of a tank. You really don't need to add more live rock since the amount you have in there is sufficient to cycle your tank. Run your tank with the light cycle you plan on using, as well as your filters. If you haven't already removed your fish, you might as well leave them in your tank, or you could induce more stress. (Of course that is my opinion.) I can tell you this. DON"T DO ANY MORE ADDITIONS OF ANY BIOLOADS OF ANY SORTS. Just leave your tank alone. This is a hobby that takes much patience. I know what has worked for me, as others have different successes (and failures) in other ways. There are a few books out there that are very informative, in layman's terms, that you should really look into reading. I recommend Bob Fenner's "The Contientious Marine Aquarist" http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...atid=4878&Ne=40000&R=11635&Nao=45&N=2004+2024, Martin Moe's "The Marine Aquarium Handbook" http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...atid=4898&Ne=40000&R=11654&Nao=45&N=2004+2024, Michael Paletta's "The New Marine Aquarium" http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...atid=4898&Ne=40000&R=11654&Nao=45&N=2004+2024, John Tullock's "Natural Reef Aquariums" http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...atid=4731&Ne=40000&R=12053&Nao=72&N=2004+2024, or Anthony Calfo and Bob Fenner's "Reef Invertebrates" http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_books_reef_invertebrates_calfo_fenner.asp?CartId=.

 

[Guest]

If there are no animals in the tank(fish, corals, anemones), then don't do any water changes. It will cycle faster. However, if you do have animals in the tank before the cycle finishes, I would do water changes. If you do not do any water changes, the ammonia and nitrite will (probably) rise high enough to kill the animals. However, doing water changes will only make the cycle take longer. That's why most people try to let their tank cycle first before they add any animals though. It's ok though, rookie mistake. At least you realized what you did wrong and are correcting it. Everyone gets antsy to put animals in their first tank. I know it was killing me when I was letting my 1st tank cycle. HTH and GL

 

[imsuperjp]

i understand the you cant predict or know how long your tank will cycle for, but how do tell when my tank has cycled or not? I didnt test my waters for like the first 2 weeks, and since i started testing, nitrite and ammonia has been zero and nitrates is near zero. how do you know when it has cycled or not? I ve read the nano tanks can cycle in as lil as 2 weeks and live sand, which i have, compressing the cycle too.

ANother thing, does this site go down alot or is it just my computer? They are sure alot of aggies on here.

GO COOGS!!

 

[Guest]

I think our ISP is having problems.

your right, nanos will cycle faster. you have a lot of LR and LS that will speed the cycle period. Just remember, nanos are super sensitive. there is just not enough volume to buffer changes. Adding livestock, moving rocks, will cause a cycle, may not always be a big one.

fellow Coog,
jr

 

[imsuperjp]

i just got my 2 maxi 600 powerheads and put them in. The water got pretty cloudy. Is that normal or is that too much powerheads?