help me with cycline

[jabrauna]

What exactly is the cycling process and how do I know when it is and what should all happen??

 

[jabrauna]

thanks for the awnser to my question but I kinda need to know that since I already have my fish in then am I done with cycling forever with this tank??

 

[jabrauna]

I ran my tank for 3 months then put fish in for about another 2 months so about a total of 5 months. and if you have a chance could you look on my other thread it is titled Brown Rocks! if you have a chance....thanks

 

[karajay]

Could you give us the readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate?
The nitrogen cycle is an ongoing process in your tank. It is what prevents the water from becoming toxic. You should never see ammonia or nitrites above zero in an established tank.
You mentioned rocks - are they live rocks? or decorative?
You could try blowing the brown stuff off with a turkey baster (preferably one designated for fish tank only).
Any inverts in your tank, like snails, hermits, shrimp?

 

[jabrauna]

I don't have monitors for amonia, nitrite or nitrate. and I have no inverts in my tank as of now. would you sugest some and if so what kind. I have crushed coral.

 

[karajay]

I would strongly urge you get some test kits for Ph, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and test your own water before adding anything else to the tank. You mentioned that you had a damsel and a clown - both of those are fairly hardy. Inverts tend to be more sensitive to changing water conditions.

 

[jabrauna]

thanks for all the help. do you know of any fairly hardy fish that are less then 20 but still really neat??