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  1. rossim

    Clean-up Crew for 29 gal

    I'm thinking of getting the 20-55 Gallon Reef Package for my clean-up crew in my 29 gallon tank. Is this a good choice? I've heard some bad things about the starfish. I have 50 lbs of LR and 60 lbs of LS. Its going to be a reef tank with a pair of percs and maybe a fire goby. :help:
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    what to do with this tank

    I'm still new to SW, but I know diatoms happen toward the end of a cycle. Since your tanks been around for a while, I'm sure that's not what's causing it. If you're going with reef, you might want to add some more LR. Also maybe others here can help you with the fish you have and let you know...
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    what to do with this tank

    What type of tank will this be? FOWLR or Reef?
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    Question about FedEx 2nd Day shipping

    Someone mentioned that you can request a delivery date. Not sure how though.
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    Question about FedEx 2nd Day shipping

    If you ordered on Friday, it probably won't get to you until Tuesday or Wednesday depending on if they are able to process the order on Friday.
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    Wocka, good idea. I'll bring some water to the LFS so they can test it as well. I just thought of something. Since its only a 29 gallon tank and I added so much LR and LS (about 110 lbs worth combined), do you think that could be the reason it seems that I cycled in a week? And the reason why...
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    Checked the levels again last night, and they're still at 0. It is strange... I think I'll throw in a couple snails and crabs this weekend and see how they do. If they are doing good in a week and I still don't see a spike, I'll get a clean-up crew package from SWF. If after a week or two...
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    Thanks for the info Tizzo. I'll probably throw a snail and crab in this weekend if the levels stay where they are. Has anyone else had this happen to them???? :confused:
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    I was expecting to be able to cycle with the LR. It was shipped two day air during some really hot and humid days. The package was almost ripped open by the time it got to me, but the rocks were still in one piece. The LR was still damp, but not nearly wet. I'm still going to wait a while for...
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    Originally posted by rbmount Partypoker.com I play online all the time. That's the one I use! :jumping:
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    uv sterilizers

    I've read on the boards that not everyone likes them. From what I've heard they can also get rid of beneficial bacteria as well as the bad. Maybe someone else more knowledgable can provide some additional information.
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    Nope. No water changes. Just topping off the evaporated water. And even that I'm trying to do only a couple times a week. I would think that the shrimp would have really got the ammonia going. Especially since it was shreeded thoughout the tank thanks to the PH and my stupidity :) Diatoms...
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    No carbon. Have a protien skimmer running, but not letting any air in, so its basically acting as a PH. Also have another PH running. Temp is 81. Salinity 1.025. 130 watts PC light. As for the tests, I was first using a quick test dip stick that read 0. After that (about a week ago) I...
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    Cycled without ammonia spike?

    Here's a little more info. Set up the tank with 50 lbs LR and 60 lbs LS from SWF. LS was 20 lbs live and 40 lbs live by pre-packaged. I let everything sit and tested every day for the first week. After about 4 days diatoms appeared on the sand and glass. Ammonia and Nitrite stayed at 0 and...
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    Nature's Ocean Live Sand - 40 lb

    I'll check the bag when I get home. I got it from SWF. Its under misc. in the "Dry Goods" section.
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    Nature's Ocean Live Sand - 40 lb

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    Salifert Ammonia Test Kit

    Thanks! :) I think I'm going to order one of each test. I've been using a couple different ones and none of them seem to be that great. I hear great things about this one on this forum though.
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    Nature's Ocean Live Sand - 40 lb

    Ordered this 40 lb bag along with 20 lb of SWF LS. Since they didn't come nearly at the same time, I picked up an additional 40 lb bag at a LFS. Easiest thing would probably be a pickup. I'm in Northern NJ. I would also be willing to trade for something, but my tank is only a week into its cycle.
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    Salifert Ammonia Test Kit

    I'm thinking of ordering the Salifert Ammonia Test Kit and a couple other of their kits. My question is, do they contain everything I need, or do I also need to purchase something else?
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    Puerto Vallarta Pics

    Enjoyed the pics. Thanks for sharing them! :joy: :joy: :joy:
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