Got it up and the crabs in!!

[b-baby80]

O.K. DH and i got the 55 gallon up lastnight.It has 50-60lbs LS and only 10 of LR.Lastnight when i set it up i tested the water and here is what we got.
Ammonia 1
PH 7.8
Nitrate 10
Nitrite 0
Now they are
Ammonia 0.25
PH 8.0
Nitrate 20
Nitrite 0.25
Which is better than the 10 gallon i've had the crabs in.So i moved them.There is a lot of algae in the sand that got stirred up anyway.So their buisilly cleaning it up.
Since this was an established tank.That was broken down for about 7 hours and then set back up.How long do you think it will take to cycle?
Oh and it had red slime algae and he dosed it a few days ago.If i see it coming back i'll redose it.

 

[renogaw]

looks like you did a mini cycle. did you keep your rock wet while doing the change?
the cyano may keep coming back again and again and again if you don't fix the reason you have it.

 

[b-baby80]

Originally Posted by renogaw
looks like you did a mini cycle. did you keep your rock wet while doing the change?
the cyano may keep coming back again and again and again if you don't fix the reason you have it.
Yes the LR and LS were is a big bucket with water for the move.
We bought the tank from another SWF member.I think IMO by looking at the sand etc...he had moved to a bigger tank and only had this one running.By the looks of it.Their wasn't much of a clean up crew.Plus i think circulation was a issue.