A few questions

[gpd124]

Here are tonights readings, they have been in this range for the last week and a half.
Nitrite .05
Ammonia 0
Nitrate 20
ph 8.0
The tank has been setup for a little over three weeks. I have had a brown algae outbreak, and some green algae has also been growing. It appears that the tank is wrapping up its cycle, but I wanted to confirm that here.
Also, my tank is level from left to right, but it is off a little less than 1/8" from back to front on both sides. Is this going to be a problem? I tried to drive a few shims in under the front of the stand, but it didn't really affect anything.

 

[usirchchris]

Originally Posted by gpd124
http:///forum/post/2682753
Here are tonights readings, they have been in this range for the last week and a half.
Nitrite .05
Ammonia 0
Nitrate 20
ph 8.0
The tank has been setup for a little over three weeks. I have had a brown algae outbreak, and some green algae has also been growing. It appears that the tank is wrapping up its cycle, but I wanted to confirm that here.
Also, my tank is level from left to right, but it is off a little less than 1/8" from back to front on both sides. Is this going to be a problem? I tried to drive a few shims in under the front of the stand, but it didn't really affect anything.
When the nitrites get down to 0 do a 25% or so water change and you should be good to go. I would not worry about 1/8".

 

[fishfreak1242]

Originally Posted by gpd124
http:///forum/post/2682753
Here are tonights readings, they have been in this range for the last week and a half.
Nitrite .05
Ammonia 0
Nitrate 20
ph 8.0
The tank has been setup for a little over three weeks. I have had a brown algae outbreak, and some green algae has also been growing. It appears that the tank is wrapping up its cycle, but I wanted to confirm that here.
Also, my tank is level from left to right, but it is off a little less than 1/8" from back to front on both sides. Is this going to be a problem? I tried to drive a few shims in under the front of the stand, but it didn't really affect anything.
I agree with the water change after nitrites hit 0. Just be sure to go slow, and start out with a small cleanup crew and work your way up to a fish. What size tank is it?

 

[gpd124]

It is a 65 gallon tank. I am happy to be reassured about the 1/8" difference. A small salt water shop around the corner of my house said they didn't see a problem with it, but I wanted to double check.

 

[gpd124]

When is a good time to add the clean up crew. I am assuming a good mix of snails and crabs?
I was thinking about adding a total of 30 to 40. I have heard varying opinions on the optimal number of cleaners

 

[rebelprettyboy]

That numbers ifne by me, just dont add them all at once tank wont be able to feed them all.. What are you looking into getting the first run?
Id get some
Nass Snails
Cerith Snails
Turbo/Astrea snails to start off just a few to clean up the diatoms!