whats wrong

Splendid · 07-26-2006, 11:06 PM

We just got a predator tank a few weeks ago (June 29). It was like the end of the world, DEATH!!! So it as been established for a while but it still hasn't cycled

! The nitrite is bright red when tested and our amonia is a little bit off! What is wrong? Why hasn't it cycled? What do you think.....?Thaks lula

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Cougra · 07-26-2006, 11:07 PM

Sounds like you're tank is acting normal. One month really isn't long enough for a tank to mature. It can take some tanks two or three months before it's finished cycling. The best thing you can do is have patience and keep testing.

lcstorc · 07-26-2006, 11:28 PM

Did you put anything in to start the cycle? Many people put a piece of shrimp in a net bag to start the process.
Just an idea.

cheeks69 · 07-26-2006, 11:32 PM

Is there any fish in it ? What size is it ? How much LR do you have ? Was it cured or uncured ? Are you running a skimmer and if so which one ?

Splendid · 07-27-2006, 01:31 PM

95 g a panther grouper but we had to take it ut because it got sick. no skimmer and what is rl? our fish guy is goig to do a waterchange today.

Splendid · 07-27-2006, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cougra

Sounds like you're tank is acting normal. One month really isn't long enough for a tank to mature. It can take some tanks two or three months before it's finished cycling. The best thing you can do is have patience and keep testing.

sadly i do not have that much patience!lol

blue_eyes53813 · 07-27-2006, 02:07 PM

If you do a water change it may slow the cycle.. Add some dead shrimp in a net or bottled bacteria from yout LFS and let it cycle..

lcstorc · 07-27-2006, 02:56 PM

To answer an earlier question LR is Live Rock. Unfortunately patience is the thing most needed in this hobby. I know since I have none either. Your best bet is just to wait it out since the tank is already stocked. Bottled bacteria may help as will water changes, but with livestock already present you are kind of limited on your options.
Best of luck

Splendid · 07-28-2006, 06:14 PM

thanks lynn andwe don't have live rock.

Gina · 07-28-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Splendid

thanks lynn andwe don't have live rock.

What are you using for filtration?

powdertang05 · 07-29-2006, 04:59 PM

you need LR and sand or something that can hold bac i would also recommend getting a protein skimmer. also find a good LFS and sit there and talk for like 2 hours voice your concerns and ask alot of question when i started i when there everyday helped out and asked question for 2 weeks before i buy my first tank it really helped.

Splendid · 08-03-2006, 12:46 PM

we have crush coral in it.

lcstorc · 08-03-2006, 12:48 PM

What is the status of the tank and inhabitants now?
I was away a few days and don't see an update.

Barcochris · 08-03-2006, 01:08 PM

So it is just water and crushed coral? what moves the water in the tank? can you list the COMPLETE set up top to bottom?

deaclauderdale · 08-05-2006, 03:46 AM

More info and pics please if you have them.

07-26-2006, 11:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Splendid Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	whats wrong We just got a predator tank a few weeks ago (June 29). It was like the end of the world, DEATH!!! So it as been established for a while but it still hasn't cycled! The nitrite is bright red when tested and our amonia is a little bit off! What is wrong? Why hasn't it cycled? What do you think.....?Thaks lula !

07-26-2006, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong Sounds like you're tank is acting normal. One month really isn't long enough for a tank to mature. It can take some tanks two or three months before it's finished cycling. The best thing you can do is have patience and keep testing. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

07-26-2006, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: whats wrong Did you put anything in to start the cycle? Many people put a piece of shrimp in a net bag to start the process. Just an idea. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

07-26-2006, 11:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,031 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong Is there any fish in it ? What size is it ? How much LR do you have ? Was it cured or uncured ? Are you running a skimmer and if so which one ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-27-2006, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Splendid Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong 95 g a panther grouper but we had to take it ut because it got sick. no skimmer and what is rl? our fish guy is goig to do a waterchange today.

07-27-2006, 02:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,241 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: whats wrong If you do a water change it may slow the cycle.. Add some dead shrimp in a net or bottled bacteria from yout LFS and let it cycle.. __________________ 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

07-27-2006, 02:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: whats wrong To answer an earlier question LR is Live Rock. Unfortunately patience is the thing most needed in this hobby. I know since I have none either. Your best bet is just to wait it out since the tank is already stocked. Bottled bacteria may help as will water changes, but with livestock already present you are kind of limited on your options. Best of luck __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

07-28-2006, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Splendid Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong thanks lynn andwe don't have live rock.

07-29-2006, 04:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
powdertang05 Midas Blenny Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 97 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong you need LR and sand or something that can hold bac i would also recommend getting a protein skimmer. also find a good LFS and sit there and talk for like 2 hours voice your concerns and ask alot of question when i started i when there everyday helped out and asked question for 2 weeks before i buy my first tank it really helped. __________________ Dang Lazy Cleaner Shrimp

08-03-2006, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Splendid Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong we have crush coral in it.

08-03-2006, 12:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: whats wrong What is the status of the tank and inhabitants now? I was away a few days and don't see an update. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

08-03-2006, 01:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Barcochris Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: whats wrong So it is just water and crushed coral? what moves the water in the tank? can you list the COMPLETE set up top to bottom?

08-05-2006, 03:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
deaclauderdale Obamite Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lancaster,California Posts: 2,153 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: whats wrong More info and pics please if you have them. __________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow Watchman Goby, Rainsford Goby Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria, Zoanthids Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!!

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