Cycle stalled?

InLimbo87 · 07-27-2007, 05:58 AM

Hi guys!

Well, after a few days of cycling my Nanocube I saw nothing for ammonia/trites/trates for a couple of days. I expected this as the rock was very well cured and I didn't expect any die-off to start my cycle. So, I put in a jumbo raw shrimp from the grocery store for 24 hours. The ammonia spiked, but it has been days and it isn't going anywhere.

Is it possible that my rock has lots its beneficial bacteria while curing? If so, is there a way to replace that? Am I just being impatient? Past tank cycles of mine didn't go through as much of a spike, so I don't know what to expect. Thanks for any help guys

InLimbo87 · 07-27-2007, 06:13 AM

actually looks like its going somewhere actually, as i saw the first sign of nitrites this morning. They're low, but at least that may be showing some progress.

blue_eyes53813 · 07-27-2007, 06:18 AM

You could of left of the shrimp in longer.. I left mine in for a few weeks.

goldenmean · 07-27-2007, 06:18 AM

Did you take the raw shrimp out after 24 hours?
I think you are supposed to leave it there for several days.

InLimbo87 · 07-27-2007, 07:13 AM

I planned on leaving it in for only long enough to spike the ammonia up. It only took 24 hours as it was a decent sized shrimp, so I took it out. The problem I'm having is that the ammonia will not go down. I just think I haven't given the tank enough time yet to work its magic. I am getting tons of diatoms, though, which I've always taken as a sign of progress.

07-27-2007, 05:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cycle stalled? Hi guys! Well, after a few days of cycling my Nanocube I saw nothing for ammonia/trites/trates for a couple of days. I expected this as the rock was very well cured and I didn't expect any die-off to start my cycle. So, I put in a jumbo raw shrimp from the grocery store for 24 hours. The ammonia spiked, but it has been days and it isn't going anywhere. Is it possible that my rock has lots its beneficial bacteria while curing? If so, is there a way to replace that? Am I just being impatient? Past tank cycles of mine didn't go through as much of a spike, so I don't know what to expect. Thanks for any help guys __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

07-27-2007, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cycle stalled? actually looks like its going somewhere actually, as i saw the first sign of nitrites this morning. They're low, but at least that may be showing some progress. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

07-27-2007, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,255 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cycle stalled? You could of left of the shrimp in longer.. I left mine in for a few weeks. __________________ 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

07-27-2007, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,062 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cycle stalled? Did you take the raw shrimp out after 24 hours? I think you are supposed to leave it there for several days. __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

07-27-2007, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cycle stalled? I planned on leaving it in for only long enough to spike the ammonia up. It only took 24 hours as it was a decent sized shrimp, so I took it out. The problem I'm having is that the ammonia will not go down. I just think I haven't given the tank enough time yet to work its magic. I am getting tons of diatoms, though, which I've always taken as a sign of progress. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

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