Faster way to get a spike?
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spiderwoman
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Isn't there a product called Bio Spira or similar that introduces healthy bacteria to your system and helps it cycle faster?
aquatica-tech
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Well im thinking that if you dont get a spike with your shrimp then your cycle is dont
knoll
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Some may not like it but a fish will do the job depending on the tank size. if its been up 1-2 weeks i would think waters ok besides nh1-4 you can try a cheep
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
the fish will be stressed but . . it will help make a spike.
just an idea
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
the fish will be stressed but . . it will help make a spike.
just an idea
matt b
Active Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/2470318
Do you have LR in the tank? If so, you may never get a spike and it is fine.
IMO, Biospira would be a waste of money (in general) and especially if you have LR.
You could always add pure ammonia But you may just want to get a couple of shrimp and put them in there at once.
ya its a 75 55 lbs of LR from a old tank of mine and 50 lbs of sand. so if my tank can handle 3 raw shrimp for a week you think i can take then out wait a week and add clean up crew?
http:///forum/post/2470318
Do you have LR in the tank? If so, you may never get a spike and it is fine.
IMO, Biospira would be a waste of money (in general) and especially if you have LR.
You could always add pure ammonia
But you may just want to get a couple of shrimp and put them in there at once.ya its a 75 55 lbs of LR from a old tank of mine and 50 lbs of sand. so if my tank can handle 3 raw shrimp for a week you think i can take then out wait a week and add clean up crew?
gmann1139
Active Member
How long did you wait before you 'switched out the shrimp'? The key is to leave the shrimp in long enough to rot. With a 75 gallon tank and 1 shrimp, I would expect it to take over a week to cycle.
With 1 shrimp, it took me 5 days to get a spike on a 12 gallon tank, and I didn't even take it up to 1.0 like most people recommend.
Even with LR, you should see a spike, though you might not catch it with your testing.
I would throw the 3 shrimp back in, wait a week, test and retrieve. You should see something by then.
With 1 shrimp, it took me 5 days to get a spike on a 12 gallon tank, and I didn't even take it up to 1.0 like most people recommend.
Even with LR, you should see a spike, though you might not catch it with your testing.
I would throw the 3 shrimp back in, wait a week, test and retrieve. You should see something by then.
matt b
Active Member
Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2470479
How long did you wait before you 'switched out the shrimp'? The key is to leave the shrimp in long enough to rot. With a 75 gallon tank and 1 shrimp, I would expect it to take over a week to cycle.
With 1 shrimp, it took me 5 days to get a spike on a 12 gallon tank, and I didn't even take it up to 1.0 like most people recommend.
Even with LR, you should see a spike, though you might not catch it with your testing.
I would throw the 3 shrimp back in, wait a week, test and retrieve. You should see something by then.
If i missed the spike then i would see nitrates or nitrites
http:///forum/post/2470479
How long did you wait before you 'switched out the shrimp'? The key is to leave the shrimp in long enough to rot. With a 75 gallon tank and 1 shrimp, I would expect it to take over a week to cycle.
With 1 shrimp, it took me 5 days to get a spike on a 12 gallon tank, and I didn't even take it up to 1.0 like most people recommend.
Even with LR, you should see a spike, though you might not catch it with your testing.
I would throw the 3 shrimp back in, wait a week, test and retrieve. You should see something by then.
If i missed the spike then i would see nitrates or nitrites
bigarn
Active Member
Originally Posted by MaTT B
http:///forum/post/2470508
If i missed the spike then i would see nitrates or nitrites
Not always the case.
http:///forum/post/2470508
If i missed the spike then i would see nitrates or nitrites
Not always the case.