Whoops...Crap
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puffer32
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For a 90 gal tank, you should have at least 90 lbs of rock. I would go get some base rock while you are waiting for your LR, that way you can have the base rock already in your tank and then put your LR on top of it. It will eventually become live, and you will be set. You could also add a raw cocktail shrimp to hasten your cycle, between that and my live rock my tank was cycled in 10 days. By christmas you could have some fish and some easy corals to show off to your family
edpete97
Member
My rock from SWF should be here tomorrow. I hate how fedex works. I live in Savannah, GA. SWF is is about 5 hours south of here. The rock went all the way up to Atlanta which is 5 hours north west of here. And then, they'll put it on another truck and bring it all the way back down here. It's like going to mexico via canada.
My next question is, what is Base Rock?
My next question is, what is Base Rock?
ssjkakarot
Member
Originally Posted by Rykna
Tank is brand spanking new. What type of filters do you have?????
It will take at least 2 months to cycle. What are your current plans for the tank????
Your water will continue to be off the chart for at least week. I would recomend putting active carbon in your filtration, and doing 10% water changes every couple days.
Salt water takes a lot more time to cycle than fresh water. Live rock is the next step.
So fill us in on the game plan
Why would you do a water change in the middle of a cycle? that would just delay the cycling process
Tank is brand spanking new. What type of filters do you have?????
It will take at least 2 months to cycle. What are your current plans for the tank????
Your water will continue to be off the chart for at least week. I would recomend putting active carbon in your filtration, and doing 10% water changes every couple days.
Salt water takes a lot more time to cycle than fresh water. Live rock is the next step.
So fill us in on the game plan
Why would you do a water change in the middle of a cycle? that would just delay the cycling process
michaeltx
Moderator
I would have to agree with the water changes its a waste of time during the cycle.
water chagnes are meant to export stuff out of the tank if you do water changes during the cycle it will slow the process. The only reason people suggest water changes during the cycle is if there are fish in the tank that can die from the ammonia so it gives them a chance.
I would also skip the damsel if you have to have one add it towards the end of your stocking list they can get very terriotial when added first.
mike
water chagnes are meant to export stuff out of the tank if you do water changes during the cycle it will slow the process. The only reason people suggest water changes during the cycle is if there are fish in the tank that can die from the ammonia so it gives them a chance.
I would also skip the damsel if you have to have one add it towards the end of your stocking list they can get very terriotial when added first.
mike
edpete97
Member
I got you. So...no water change until the tank is cycled. NO damsels. I'm down with that too. I'm sitting here (sick) waiting for my rock to show up. Once it does, we'll see how it looks and I may get another 45lbs. I'll go to the store and get one shrimp to dump in too to see if we can get things rolling. With the live sand alone, I've already got ammonia building. It's only .5, but it's a start. Again...what is base rock?
ssjkakarot
Member
just throw it in there and let it rot
shogun323
Active Member
You'll need a raw one for sure.
The fun part is when your at the grocery store to buy one single shrimp. I had 2 people ask me why I was buying only one. The look on peoples faces when you tell them it is to jump start the nitrogen cycle for a saltwater tank is priceless!!!
The fun part is when your at the grocery store to buy one single shrimp. I had 2 people ask me why I was buying only one. The look on peoples faces when you tell them it is to jump start the nitrogen cycle for a saltwater tank is priceless!!!
