1st Fish In My DT

metweezer

metweezer

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I added my 1st fish yesterday. Tank has been cycling since Thanksgiving. After 3+ weeks in my QT I added my False Percula yesterday. He seems just fine. The info provided on these boards is invaluable. Thanks, Steve
 
afboundguy

afboundguy

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Great job waiting so long... It annoys me the people that add fish within a couple of weeks. I was someone who waited about 2 months before putting in just my cleaner crew and 3-4 months before I put in my first fish... My only advice is not to add fish to fast... 1 every 1-2 weeks if you're levels still test fine... SLOW = good....
 
metweezer

metweezer

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Originally Posted by afboundguy
http:///forum/post/2520627
Great job waiting so long... It annoys me the people that add fish within a couple of weeks. I was someone who waited about 2 months before putting in just my cleaner crew and 3-4 months before I put in my first fish... My only advice is not to add fish to fast... 1 every 1-2 weeks if you're levels still test fine... SLOW = good....
You mean like people who say "my tank has been cycling for 4 days. Can I add a cleanup crew yet"?
I have read too many threads on this forum to not just jump into things. This hobby has taught me patience. And that is a good thing, because before I started this hobby I had no patience at all.

Steve
 
seagoblin333

seagoblin333

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Originally Posted by afboundguy
http:///forum/post/2520627
Great job waiting so long... It annoys me the people that add fish within a couple of weeks. I was someone who waited about 2 months before putting in just my cleaner crew and 3-4 months before I put in my first fish... My only advice is not to add fish to fast... 1 every 1-2 weeks if you're levels still test fine... SLOW = good....

Originally Posted by metweezer
http:///forum/post/2521037
You mean like people who say "my tank has been cycling for 4 days. Can I add a cleanup crew yet"?
I have read too many threads on this forum to not just jump into things. This hobby has taught me patience. And that is a good thing, because before I started this hobby I had no patience at all.

Steve

I can't agree more with both. It's about time somebody said that on these boards.
 
metweezer

metweezer

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Originally Posted by ClownFiSH11
http:///forum/post/2521044
i waited 2 weeks and 2 days before i added some hermits and a emerald crab...
Waiting is not a bad thing and my comment is not directed at you. I am just taking it slow. First the cycle then my water changes and testing all of my parameters. I added my CUC in early January and dealth with diatoms and cyano bacteria. Everything is doing well now and my 1st fish had gone through 3+ weeks in QT with no noticeable problems and was introduced yesterday into my DT. It's not a sprint but a marathon. I am not going anywhere and I don't want to lose anything along the way. In about a years time I hope to have an awesome reef setup.
Take Care, Steve
 
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