Cycling Question ?

[osolow]

I have been adding cycle to my tank for 3 weeks and a few pieces of live live rock for 2 weeks is it ok to add a clean up crew to my tank now or how long do I have to wait?
Thanks Osolow

 

[thomas712]

Personally I would wait until your test scores are:
Ammonia -0
Nitrites -0
Nitrates -Low say 15ppm or less.
So what are your test scores?
Thomas

 

[osolow]

I have not tested in a few days thay were still up alittle the last time I tested. I have a little growth on the sand (brownish) I will test sat after I get off work.
Thanks OsoLow

 

[thomas712]

Sounds like your diatoms are starting.

 

[overanalyzer]

what are you adding?? ou state you are adding cycle - at this point I'd stop adding any checmicals and just add your rock. also - if you have all of your rock I'd add it now as well.....
the diatoms (brownish stuff) means you are approaching the end of the cycle - but since you have been adding some sort of checmical cycle I'd make sure you test your water pretty thoroughly!
Good luck!!