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flyguysc

flyguysc

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Will a QT cycle faster than a DT? My DT is 90gals. & my QT is 16 gals. Seems like a no brainer but not sure. Thanks for your help.
 
flyguysc

flyguysc

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Maybe I have stalled the cycle not sure.Wed. my nh3/4 was 8.0 ppm I pulled the dead shrimp after seven days and started ghost feeding Wed.3/18/14. My parameters where PH 8.2 nh3/4 0.ppm, no2 0.ppm , no3- .5 ppm as of Thurs. 3/20/14. Guess I will check again tonight. Using API test kit. My QT filter is a whisper large with Seachem bio stones in a bag with heater, air stone and power head.
 
jay0705

jay0705

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W the shrimp in there u def should started the cycle. I cycle a bit diff, but once your ammonia spikes your cycle should run its course as long as you dont do a water change
 
flyguysc

flyguysc

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~~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Okay I took my parameter reading when I got home this afternoon (could not wait) does that make me a fish nut yea I guess so, love this life style. I have learned quickly that this is not so much a hobby, IT's a enjoyable commitment. My readings were PH 8.2, NH3 8.0ppm NO 2 0 ppm, NO30 ppm . What happened from yesterday to today? No clue. Could it be operator error sure, but I have been using this api kit since January on my 90 gal. dpt and it has been consistent. Kits expiration date is 2018. Go figure.
 
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