lovehatejon
Member
my ammonia levels have gone down some, but theres no raise in nitrite and nitrate, is that normal?
thanks!
thanks!
cycling quistion.
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lovehatejon
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Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3178407
how long has it been? how much lr and size of tank. what reading r u getting?
it will be 2 weeks tomorrow now.
its a 20 gallon.
well. over the past week it was around 1.0-2.0 ( it was between the two)
then it went down to .50 around 2 days ago.
then, i checked earlier today and it was .25
i did a top off like 3-4 days ago but i don't think it would cause that big of a drop.
and no nitrite. its been 0 since day one.
what now?
am i close to then end. i expected at least another 2 weeks.
http:///forum/post/3178407
how long has it been? how much lr and size of tank. what reading r u getting?
it will be 2 weeks tomorrow now.
its a 20 gallon.
well. over the past week it was around 1.0-2.0 ( it was between the two)
then it went down to .50 around 2 days ago.
then, i checked earlier today and it was .25
i did a top off like 3-4 days ago but i don't think it would cause that big of a drop.
and no nitrite. its been 0 since day one.
what now?
am i close to then end. i expected at least another 2 weeks.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
how much lr and size of tank
This should not have a role in starting the cycle of nitrification unless he is using the die off as an introduction of organics
This should not have a role in starting the cycle of nitrification unless he is using the die off as an introduction of organics
coffeejunkie33
Member
Originally Posted by LoveHateJon
http:///forum/post/3178366
my ammonia levels have gone down some, but theres no raise in nitrite and nitrate, is that normal?
thanks!
Hey there! 1st your tank will not cycle without ammonia to start that buy some cheap hardy fish like Damsels, clown, groupers. Just don't over feed or over populate. During the cycling try not to change the water if you have to keep it small less than 20%. Keep a close eye on that Ammonia it will spike rather quickly and you will probably have to change some water to keep the stress rather low. Here's a decent website for ya..It starts with day one and so on.
http://www.fishyou.com/saltwater/tankcycle.html
http:///forum/post/3178366
my ammonia levels have gone down some, but theres no raise in nitrite and nitrate, is that normal?
thanks!
Hey there! 1st your tank will not cycle without ammonia to start that buy some cheap hardy fish like Damsels, clown, groupers. Just don't over feed or over populate. During the cycling try not to change the water if you have to keep it small less than 20%. Keep a close eye on that Ammonia it will spike rather quickly and you will probably have to change some water to keep the stress rather low. Here's a decent website for ya..It starts with day one and so on.
http://www.fishyou.com/saltwater/tankcycle.html
socalnano24
Active Member
yah, don't add fish. (it will work, but then your stuck with a damsel or burn the gills of whatever you add if they survive, alot of times other fihs will develop ich too) you can ghost feed a couple of pellets every few days to get your ammonia started.
florida joe
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no need for words this thread about covers it all
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3180417
no need for words this thread about covers it all
It does, but a dead, raw shrimp will work as well as damsel fish......easier on the fish and you don't have to worry about getting the little S.O.B.s out.
http:///forum/post/3180417
no need for words this thread about covers it all
It does, but a dead, raw shrimp will work as well as damsel fish......easier on the fish and you don't have to worry about getting the little S.O.B.s out.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
i hope everyone knows i was being facetious
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3180694
i hope everyone knows i was being f facetious
Facetious? Those of us in Hillbilly Country don't know them there fancy Naples words!
http:///forum/post/3180694
i hope everyone knows i was being f facetious
Facetious? Those of us in Hillbilly Country don't know them there fancy Naples words!
florida joe
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Main Entry: fa·ce·tious
Pronunciation: fə-ˈsē-shəs
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia
Date: 1599
1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish <just being facetious>
2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark>
synonyms see witty
— fa·ce·tious·ly adverb
— fa·ce·tious·ness noun
damn my friend now that i looked it up i dont know why the hell i used it. I thought it had somthing to do with the FACE i make while i was posting
Pronunciation: fə-ˈsē-shəs
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia
Date: 1599
1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish <just being facetious>
2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark>
synonyms see witty
— fa·ce·tious·ly adverb
— fa·ce·tious·ness noun
damn my friend now that i looked it up i dont know why the hell i used it. I thought it had somthing to do with the FACE i make while i was posting
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3181488
Main Entry: fa·ce·tious
Pronunciation: fə-ˈsē-shəs
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia
Date: 1599
1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish <just being facetious>
2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark>
synonyms see witty
— fa·ce·tious·ly adverb
— fa·ce·tious·ness noun
damn my friend now that i looked it up i dont know why the hell i used it. I thought it had somthing to do with the FACE i make while i was posting
LOL!, Merry Christmas, my friend.
http:///forum/post/3181488
Main Entry: fa·ce·tious
Pronunciation: fə-ˈsē-shəs
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia
Date: 1599
1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish <just being facetious>
2 : meant to be humorous or funny : not serious <a facetious remark>
synonyms see witty
— fa·ce·tious·ly adverb
— fa·ce·tious·ness noun
damn my friend now that i looked it up i dont know why the hell i used it. I thought it had somthing to do with the FACE i make while i was posting
LOL!, Merry Christmas, my friend.
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3181748
LOL!, Merry Christmas, my friend.
And to you and yours as well
http:///forum/post/3181748
LOL!, Merry Christmas, my friend.
And to you and yours as well