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Well it seems like (from your readings) the cycle may be about complete. Let the tank cycle through and than start small water changes. Dont stir the sand bed it hold the beneficial bacteria that is needed.

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265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts

. New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby

Vicki

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07-23-2007, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,580 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just exactly what is a "cycled" tank Well it seems like (from your readings) the cycle may be about complete. Let the tank cycle through and than start small water changes. Dont stir the sand bed it hold the beneficial bacteria that is needed. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html Last edited by blue_eyes53813 : 07-23-2007 at 02:27 PM.