LR Question...Plz
- Thread starter derekc
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sepulatian
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Do you have anything in the tank yet? If it has not been cycled and does not have life in it yet then you can cycle with the rock. If you already have life in the tank then the rock must be cured in a seperate container with a powerhead and a heater.
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by itom37
Shipping is going to cause some die-off. If your tank has any critters in it already you should cure it.
I agree
Shipping is going to cause some die-off. If your tank has any critters in it already you should cure it.
I agree
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by derekc
ok great thanks!!! How long do i cure it?
Are you doing it in your display or in a tub? In the display you will cycle with the rock. When your ammonia and nitrite are at a steady zero and you start to get nitrate then the cycle is complete. In a tub you just have to wait until the ammonia reaches a steady zero. In both cases, have water ready for changes. Try to keep the ammonia under 1ppm.
ok great thanks!!! How long do i cure it?
Are you doing it in your display or in a tub? In the display you will cycle with the rock. When your ammonia and nitrite are at a steady zero and you start to get nitrate then the cycle is complete. In a tub you just have to wait until the ammonia reaches a steady zero. In both cases, have water ready for changes. Try to keep the ammonia under 1ppm.
larryndana
Active Member
not going over 1ppm is the biggest factor in saving the most creatures/organisms on the live rock.
be ready for water changes.
be ready for water changes.