I never had ammonia?!?!?!

nanocube24

nanocube24

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OK guys,
I am very confused. I have had my tank up for 8 days now. After just testing for ammonia and not having any yet, I figured why not check for Nitrite. Nothing. OK, Nitrate now..... It is between 5 and 10 ppm. Is that it? am I cycled? For those of you that read my previous posts, you know I have tested regularly, and never had ammonia. Is this possible? The test kit is brand new. I would appreciate several opinions on this before I start adding stuff. Thanks to all who helped out before!
Jerth, I had an US weekend, so I know what you mean!!
 
jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
OK guys,
I am very confused. I have had my tank up for 8 days now. After just testing for ammonia and not having any yet, I figured why not check for Nitrite. Nothing. OK, Nitrate now..... It is between 5 and 10 ppm. Is that it? am I cycled? For those of you that read my previous posts, you know I have tested regularly, and never had ammonia. Is this possible? The test kit is brand new. I would appreciate several opinions on this before I start adding stuff. Thanks to all who helped out before!
Jerth, I had an US weekend, so I know what you mean!!

good stuff
Any ways On my nano I didn't get my spike till about day 14-19 was its peak days.... so I think you are still on your way up..... what are you cycling with? It will have to Cycle..... no one is above that....
........ Also on the MH question you threw out to the other guy with the Home made pendant.... if you dont want to go that way with it Sun pod makes a nice system that will sit on top of it.... I am getting mine this week!!!
 
nanocube24

nanocube24

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Maybe I just don't understand the cycle then. Why would I be getting Nitrates if I haven't seen the first 2 steps? I don't mean to be a pitb about this, but, I guess I will be..haha It was definitely showing between 5 and 10 ppm.
 
jerth6932

jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
Maybe I just don't understand the cycle then. Why would I be getting Nitrates if I haven't seen the first 2 steps? I don't mean to be a pitb about this, but, I guess I will be..haha It was definitely showing between 5 and 10 ppm.
if you have some bio load on the system then you are going to have the nitrates, that is the by proudct! You will get the spike, don't worry about it.... it will be stressful enough with out the worrying!!! :hilarious What are you cycling your tank with?
 
nanocube24

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Hmmmm... makes sense. I have the 19 lbs LR, 10 lbs LS, snails and crabs. I was thinking of going to get a raw shrimp today. What do you think?
 
jerth6932

jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
Hmmmm... makes sense. I have the 19 lbs LR, 10 lbs LS, snails and crabs. I was thinking of going to get a raw shrimp today. What do you think?
Yeah that would be good, more bio load, that will disipear, and sill have the benifits from!! If it doesnt work your crabs will sure love it!!!
 
nanocube24

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You were right about the crabs. HOLY COW!!! They're all over it! If you ever want an accurate count of them in your tank, this is the way to go.
 
jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
You were right about the crabs. HOLY COW!!! They're all over it! If you ever want an accurate count of them in your tank, this is the way to go.

Told ya so
:hilarious
 
jerth6932

jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
I've got it now! A little more than .5ppm. It's about time! The crabs weren't even eating that shrimp tonight.
They had their fill, if they get hungary they will return for a late night snack!!!
Glad to hear that you are "getting your Cycle!!!"

Sorry I couldn't resist!!
 
nanocube24

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ok, so I have nitrite building as well. ammonia is already starting to decline, and I have .25 ppm no2. once again, not to be a pitb, but can it happen this quickly? thanks!!!!
 
nanocube24

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couple more updates: I definitely have algea growing on the duckbill, and the ammonia has claimed a couple pods that are floating around the tank. no question here, just an update.
 
jerth6932

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Originally Posted by nanocube24
couple more updates: I definitely have algea growing on the duckbill, and the ammonia has claimed a couple pods that are floating around the tank. no question here, just an update.
 
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