QT - not sure about Cycling weird info
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vpotts28
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Originally Posted by imfsub12
have an Aqua Clear 20. don't have a power head.. but have heater.. where can i get the sponge from?
ya this cycle is taking so long..
should i ghost feed the tank still when its in cycle?
Try a petsmart or similar pet store. Sponge filters are hard to come by, nowadays. You may even be able to find one here, somebody that does auctions, or by googling.
I ghost fed during the mini cycle and everything was fine. Now that your ammonia is down to zero, you could probably do it.
have an Aqua Clear 20. don't have a power head.. but have heater.. where can i get the sponge from?
ya this cycle is taking so long..
should i ghost feed the tank still when its in cycle?
Try a petsmart or similar pet store. Sponge filters are hard to come by, nowadays. You may even be able to find one here, somebody that does auctions, or by googling.
I ghost fed during the mini cycle and everything was fine. Now that your ammonia is down to zero, you could probably do it.
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dawman
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Originally Posted by airplaneboy02
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Hi Folks- I have two hermit crabs that need a home because I am heading off to college. If you are interested, please e-mail me at airplaneboy02@gmail.com.
-Alexander
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ophiura
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What test kits are these, and how old?
Many of these kits are notoriously inaccurate, so the first suggestion is to get the kits double checked elsewhere.
QT tanks are commonly completely bare, no rock, no sand...nothing. PVC pipe pieces are commonly used, and this sort of tank is easy to keep very clean.
Remember that "traditional" cycles in the old days (before live rock and sand)
took on average 6 to 8 weeks. I would not worry too much about results in the mean time, because with the accuracy of the kit, you may find it drives you a bit nuts
Can you also provide all of your specific tank parameters, including alkalinity?
Many of these kits are notoriously inaccurate, so the first suggestion is to get the kits double checked elsewhere.
QT tanks are commonly completely bare, no rock, no sand...nothing. PVC pipe pieces are commonly used, and this sort of tank is easy to keep very clean.
Remember that "traditional" cycles in the old days (before live rock and sand)
Can you also provide all of your specific tank parameters, including alkalinity?
imfsub12
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Originally Posted by ophiura
What test kits are these, and how old?
Many of these kits are notoriously inaccurate, so the first suggestion is to get the kits double checked elsewhere.
QT tanks are commonly completely bare, no rock, no sand...nothing. PVC pipe pieces are commonly used, and this sort of tank is easy to keep very clean.
Remember that "traditional" cycles in the old days (before live rock and sand)
took on average 6 to 8 weeks. I would not worry too much about results in the mean time, because with the accuracy of the kit, you may find it drives you a bit nuts
Can you also provide all of your specific tank parameters, including alkalinity?
Test kit is not old at all, 3 months and it works great on my DT. plus did water test at lfs
this is my first DT AND QT so dint' know it took that long before..
Tank is 10 G, using a aqua clear filter i think..
Haven't checked alkalinity on the QT as i was told not to check it when it was cycling, as i didn't do that with my DT but i do check it...
Did i miss anything for you? oh and i can wait as i have plenty of time..
What test kits are these, and how old?
Many of these kits are notoriously inaccurate, so the first suggestion is to get the kits double checked elsewhere.
QT tanks are commonly completely bare, no rock, no sand...nothing. PVC pipe pieces are commonly used, and this sort of tank is easy to keep very clean.
Remember that "traditional" cycles in the old days (before live rock and sand)
Can you also provide all of your specific tank parameters, including alkalinity?
Test kit is not old at all, 3 months and it works great on my DT. plus did water test at lfs
this is my first DT AND QT so dint' know it took that long before..
Tank is 10 G, using a aqua clear filter i think..
Haven't checked alkalinity on the QT as i was told not to check it when it was cycling, as i didn't do that with my DT but i do check it...
Did i miss anything for you? oh and i can wait as i have plenty of time..