aquatica-tech
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I was wondering, does water flow really affect the way a tank cycles, does the tank cycle faster?
Does this affect a cycle
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keith burn
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Imo good flow will keep the cycle even in the tank,and no dead spots.
If you have dead spots you can make the cycle last longer.
If you have dead spots you can make the cycle last longer.
freeworld71
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Well, I am three weeks into cycle an cycled w/fish. I added a power head and ever since then fish have been acting wierd. Turning black, not eating, no activity. Curioius whats going on...
keith burn
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what did you have running befor the p/h?
did you test the water?
did you test the water?
travis89
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Originally Posted by freeworld71
Well, I am three weeks into cycle an cycled w/fish. I added a power head and ever since then fish have been acting wierd. Turning black, not eating, no activity. Curioius whats going on...
the ammonia is bad for them, thats why its not recommended to use them to cycle.
Well, I am three weeks into cycle an cycled w/fish. I added a power head and ever since then fish have been acting wierd. Turning black, not eating, no activity. Curioius whats going on...
the ammonia is bad for them, thats why its not recommended to use them to cycle.
keith burn
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If you have ammonia it can and will kill them...
Plese remove them ...
Plese remove them ...
freeworld71
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so does water flow efect the cycle? and how
keith burn
Active Member
Originally Posted by keith burn
Imo good flow will keep the cycle even in the tank,and no dead spots.
If you have dead spots you can make the cycle last longer.
Well yes
Imo good flow will keep the cycle even in the tank,and no dead spots.
If you have dead spots you can make the cycle last longer.
Well yes
reefmate75
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my guess would be why it would cycle faster is all the water is getting around the tank more thats why its recommended to turn atleast 10x the gallons, like you would want 100GPH water flow in a 10 gallon tank
aquatica-tech
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Alright for all the info guys, sorry I wasnt replying last night cause I went to sleep early. But all I have is a Mag 5 Pump coming from my Sump to the tank and thats it.
Thank You guys a bunch
Thank You guys a bunch
m0nk
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Take the fish out and take them back to the LFS. You shouldn't be cycling with fish, it's cruel and unnecessary. You can cycle with live rock or a raw cocktail shrimp from the grocery. The reason they were acting weird and turning colors is because ammonia is toxic. Their life span will be shortened and they may not survive, if they're already showing signs of ammonia toxicity.
aquatica-tech
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No no no I didnt have fish I know not to put fish during a cycle, its common sense. Like for example when a cat Pee's and you get close to it the smell of the ammonia burns your nose so imagine that same stuff in your room for days and days straight im sure its gonna kill your sineses. So I was wondering cause my cycle is taking forever. I have a 55 gallon long and basically no flow, I also hava about 25 lbs of rock.
m0nk
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Originally Posted by Aquatica-Tech
No no no I didnt have fish I know not to put fish during a cycle, its common sense. Like for example when a cat Pee's and you get close to it the smell of the ammonia burns your nose so imagine that same stuff in your room for days and days straight im sure its gonna kill your sineses. So I was wondering cause my cycle is taking forever. I have a 55 gallon long and basically no flow, I also hava about 25 lbs of rock.
Sorry, should have quoted the guy who said they do have fish in theirs for the cycle, the user freeworld71.
No no no I didnt have fish I know not to put fish during a cycle, its common sense. Like for example when a cat Pee's and you get close to it the smell of the ammonia burns your nose so imagine that same stuff in your room for days and days straight im sure its gonna kill your sineses. So I was wondering cause my cycle is taking forever. I have a 55 gallon long and basically no flow, I also hava about 25 lbs of rock.
Sorry, should have quoted the guy who said they do have fish in theirs for the cycle, the user freeworld71.
aquatica-tech
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No problem monk, I kinda knew that you werent talking to me. Thank you again guys
freeworld71
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I think it would be better off if you not quote me or use my name. Thanks.
jigga w00t
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I cycled my 24g nano with 3 green chromi's, they did fine. I bought small ones - they pooh very little...3 months later they are very healthy.
m0nk
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Originally Posted by jigga w00t
I cycled my 24g nano with 3 green chromi's, they did fine. I bought small ones - they pooh very little...3 months later they are very healthy.
3 months isn't really enough time to gauge anything. And although they may appear fine, their gills have been burned and lives have likely been shortened. Chromis, clowns, and damsels are all members of the damsel family and they're hardy, which means they can survive some more adverse conditions, but it doesn't mean they're indestructible. Most fish won't survive a cycle, so consider if it can kill a fish, what does it do to fish that survive?
aquatica-tech
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Well I just bought a Koralia #2 that pumps 600 gph plus the return pump from the sump that pumps 500gph is this enough or should I add at least a Koralia #1 for safe measure. I see decent amount of surface tention but not like large current shifts. And I was wondering, I see this type of film on-top of the water what is that? Should I buy a HOB skimmer or just a Sump Skimmer?