tank cycled in less then a week?

[florida joe]

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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/40#post_3410623
Just tested water and ammonia, nitrates and nitrites are ~0, PH is around 8.0-8.2
I guess cycle is done?
Hopefully it may have just been established

 

[spanko]

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Originally Posted by OtherUnderbrink http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/20#post_3410329
No not you. Take it out. No leave it in. I took it out. No leave it in. No take it out. I put it back. Now take it out. No! Leave it in. Just take it out.

 

[kiefers]

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Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410636

You ever get that feeling that your being watched and targeted? Lol..... (waiting for Joe to appear through my computer screen)

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/40#post_3410390
Many a truth is said in jest my friend
now you sound just like Meowzer
Whatever would we do w/o our pal JOE.....always there to bring a smile (or smirk) to my face

 

[nfsplayer]

how would i know for sure that tank is ready for fish? So far it went thru 2 cycles.

 

[travelerjp98]

Is everything besides nitrate 0?
Add some cuc animals fist. If they do good, then it's fish ready

 

[nfsplayer]

ammonia is at .25, nitrate and nitrite are 0. water temperature is 78-80.
Btw, there is a brown algae growing on back glass. Rock seem to be clean for now.

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410757
ammonia is at .25, nitrate and nitrite are 0. water temperature is 78-80.
Btw, there is a brown algae growing on back glass. Rock seem to be clean for now.
The nitrite and nitrate should go up and then ammonia and nitrite should be 0 before ANYTHING IS ADDED.

 

[otherunderbrink]

What we did after our tank cycles was add 2 Ocellaris clowns. We waited for everything to settle in and stabilize, about 10 days. Then we add a few astrea snails and hermitcrabs. You can add the CUC before or after the fish, your choice.

 

[nfsplayer]

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Originally Posted by OtherUnderbrink http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410779
What we did after our tank cycles was add 2 Ocellaris clowns. We waited for everything to settle in and stabilize, about 10 days. Then we add a few astrea snails and hermitcrabs. You can add the CUC before or after the fish, your choice.
that what i was thinking, because right now there is nothing for CUC to eat or clean.
Just gonna wait another week, too make sure everything stays at 0

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410781
that what i was thinking, because right now there is nothing for CUC to eat or clean.
Just gonna wait another week, too make sure everything stays at 0
That's exactly what your supposed to do- good job.

 

[nfsplayer]

While on topic, what are some easy, good looking and not expensive corals?

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410812
While on topic, what are some easy, good looking and not expensive corals?
we're not really on that topic lol, imo, but some corals that meet your criteria are zooanthids and mushrooms

 

[florida joe]

With all due respect maybe it’s time to try decaf

 

[travelerjp98]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410929
With all due respect maybe it’s time to try decaf
Are you talking to me? If so, what do you mean by that?

 

[florida joe]

Not you I was referring to the OP it seems like he is in a race and this is one hobby that rushing will surely cause you pain

 

[nfsplayer]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410972
Not you I was referring to the OP it seems like he is in a race and this is one hobby that rushing will surely cause you pain
Not rushing, just planning ahead as of which corals will do good in my small tank.

 

[florida joe]

No offence intended IMO at this stage of your hobby experience I think mastery of the fundamentas are in order before thinking of corals
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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410989
Not rushing, just planning ahead as of which corals will do good in my small tank.

 

[nfsplayer]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410993
No offence intended IMO at this stage of your hobby experience I think mastery of the fundamentas are in order before thinking of corals
Not getting coral for another 2 weeks at least. Waiting another week to make sure everything stays at 0. Then getting 1 black clown. And CUC will come most likely after adding clown. I will see what will happen after 1 week. But look's like algae is coming fast, already on back glass and start's to form on frond and sides.
Btw, i only drink 2 cups a day

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/60#post_3410994
Not getting coral for another 2 weeks at least. Waiting another week to make sure everything stays at 0. Then getting 1 black clown. And CUC will come most likely after adding clown. I will see what will happen after 1 week. But look's like algae is coming fast, already on back glass and start's to form on frond and sides.
Btw, i only drink 2 cups a day

If you already have algae...then IMO I suggest you get CUC first.....let them munch on it and see how they do......then add a fish