Tank just finished cycling!

[jakewidmann]

Hi
I have a 30 uk gallon tank wiht 20lbs of live rock, fluval u3 filter, 3 powerheads and other things like substrate heater etc.
My specific gravity is 1.024 nitrate is 0 ammonia is 0 and nitrite is 14ppm.
I would like to have a mated pair of clownfish definately.
what other fish could i add?
thanks

 

[meowzer]

Well if your nitrites are 14...you are not done with your initial cycle....all levels must be 0
when did you start?

 

[jakewidmann]

I started this tank about 2 weeks ago. sorry i got nitrate and nitrite the wrong way round
btw i thought nitrate should be at 5-20 ppm???
that is from what ive read anyway

 

[jstdv8]

you posted your nitrites were 14

 

[jstdv8]

personally I'd wait onther week or so and make sure all the levels stay good, then add in a clean up crew. you could be quarantining your new fish in the meantime if you water quality stays good and you can build up some bacteria on a sponge

 

[florida joe]

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.all levels must be 0

 

[spanko]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/383456/tank-just-finished-cycling#post_3354407
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.all levels must be 0

Agree

 

[florida joe]

Henry if you only knew how many times I had to say “not now Lois” I have a head ach over that statement

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by florida joe http:///forum/thread/383456/tank-just-finished-cycling#post_3354411
Henry if you only knew how many times I had to say “not now Lois” I have a head ach over that statement
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Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383456/tank-just-finished-cycling#post_3354409
Agree

What's wrong with you guys....GEESH....is this pick on me day

 

[spanko]

Lois, ALL levels Must be zero?

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383456/tank-just-finished-cycling#post_3354423
Lois, ALL levels Must be zero?
OK OK....I see what you are getting at......I should have been more specific.....

 

[florida joe]

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OK OK....I see what you are getting at......I should have been more specific.....
so tell the OP what you really mean

 

[spanko]

He said, reeling in the bait ever so slowly so as to entice the strike!

 

[meowzer]

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Originally Posted by spanko http:///forum/thread/383456/tank-just-finished-cycling#post_3354494
He said, reeling in the bait ever so slowly so as to entice the strike!
LOL...I just don't have time right now to play

 

[florida joe]

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He said, reeling in the bait ever so slowly so as to entice the strike!
Henry my dear dear friend you know me to well
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LOL...I just don't have time right now to play
Me thinks the lady is in the mood for a tap dance

 

[spanko]

Yes, and in the words of the infamous Fred Astaire.....
“The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it's considered to be your style.”
Of course he also said...................
“I just put my feet in the air and move them around.”
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............................

 

[meowzer]

OMG you guys are ridiculous.....
let me put it this way.....ammonia and nitrites should always be 0....nitrates should be under 20-30 for fish only....or under 10-20 for reef....0 is preferred IF POSSIBLE

 

[florida joe]

i love it when you talk Cycle