Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. - Page 9

AQTCJAK · 10-23-2007, 12:26 AM

are you testing it yourself. If so it is possible that your test kit is out of date or inaccurate try the LFS & see what thier results are

ASH · 10-23-2007, 02:43 PM

I went to the LFS they tested my water and got the same results as I did. They told me to do a 10% water change wait a week then test again. If nitrites and ammonia are still at 0 then it's cycled. But I dunno. I still wanna wait longer.

AQTCJAK · 10-23-2007, 03:37 PM

wait a week then water change 20% then test

lcstorc · 10-23-2007, 05:12 PM

Did you put anything in to start the cycle? Did you ever see an amonia spike at all?

BigAl07 · 10-23-2007, 06:43 PM

Lynn I think it was assumed that since she already had HIGH nitrates that the tank was already cycling. I would still ADD the deli shrimp to make sure it's in process. Worst case is it IS cycling and it dissolves quickly.

Allen

ASH · 10-23-2007, 10:28 PM

Lynn I'm not sure if it's cycling. We never let the other tank cycle so all this is new to me. I never put a shrimp in there. The day after we set the tank up we tested the water and nitrates were up and ammonia and nitrites were 0 and that's how they still are.....ammonia never went up.

Craig Manoukian · 10-23-2007, 10:48 PM

No ammonia spike = no cycle. Are you sure your ammonia test is accurate?

ASH · 10-23-2007, 10:54 PM

Yes...I checked it with mine then went to the LFS and they tested it with theres.

Dentoid · 10-23-2007, 11:02 PM

Ash, was the SW you started with new? If so and it started out with nitrate, then your source water has nitrates. Nitrates are last in the nitrification process.

Craig Manoukian · 10-23-2007, 11:04 PM

I agree with Scott!

ASH · 10-23-2007, 11:41 PM

I know I'm being really slow tonight

but does that mean the water that I got from my LFS had nitrates in it? OR my tank is cycled?

AQTCJAK · 10-24-2007, 02:03 AM

it s quiet possible. The ewasy way to figure that out is to ask a manager to check there salt water I have know of this to happen without the LFS even knowing if someelse is maintaining their RO/DI system for them

ASH · 10-24-2007, 04:06 PM

Today I went to the LFS, got them to test their water and no nitrates. They said my nitrates are probably high because of the die-off from the LR.

Craig Manoukian · 10-24-2007, 07:15 PM

The die-off may have created a mini cycle that is at it's tail end. A water change and I think you're ready to start stocking your tank, slowly of course!

ASH · 10-24-2007, 07:56 PM

U think I could go ahead and stick some snails in there? What about the shrimp?

10-23-2007, 12:26 AM	#121 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. are you testing it yourself. If so it is possible that your test kit is out of date or inaccurate try the LFS & see what thier results are __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-23-2007, 02:43 PM	#122 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. I went to the LFS they tested my water and got the same results as I did. They told me to do a 10% water change wait a week then test again. If nitrites and ammonia are still at 0 then it's cycled. But I dunno. I still wanna wait longer.

10-23-2007, 03:37 PM	#123 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. wait a week then water change 20% then test __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-23-2007, 05:12 PM	#124 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Did you put anything in to start the cycle? Did you ever see an amonia spike at all? __________________ 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. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

10-23-2007, 06:43 PM	#125 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Lynn I think it was assumed that since she already had HIGH nitrates that the tank was already cycling. I would still ADD the deli shrimp to make sure it's in process. Worst case is it IS cycling and it dissolves quickly. Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

10-23-2007, 10:28 PM	#126 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Lynn I'm not sure if it's cycling. We never let the other tank cycle so all this is new to me. I never put a shrimp in there. The day after we set the tank up we tested the water and nitrates were up and ammonia and nitrites were 0 and that's how they still are.....ammonia never went up.

10-23-2007, 10:48 PM	#127 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. No ammonia spike = no cycle. Are you sure your ammonia test is accurate? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-23-2007, 10:54 PM	#128 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Yes...I checked it with mine then went to the LFS and they tested it with theres.

10-23-2007, 11:02 PM	#129 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Ash, was the SW you started with new? If so and it started out with nitrate, then your source water has nitrates. Nitrates are last in the nitrification process. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

10-23-2007, 11:04 PM	#130 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. I agree with Scott! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-23-2007, 11:41 PM	#131 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. I know I'm being really slow tonight but does that mean the water that I got from my LFS had nitrates in it? OR my tank is cycled?

10-24-2007, 02:03 AM	#132 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. it s quiet possible. The ewasy way to figure that out is to ask a manager to check there salt water I have know of this to happen without the LFS even knowing if someelse is maintaining their RO/DI system for them __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-24-2007, 04:06 PM	#133 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. Today I went to the LFS, got them to test their water and no nitrates. They said my nitrates are probably high because of the die-off from the LR.

10-24-2007, 07:15 PM	#134 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. The die-off may have created a mini cycle that is at it's tail end. A water change and I think you're ready to start stocking your tank, slowly of course! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-24-2007, 07:56 PM	#135 (permalink)
ASH Plate Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Panama City Beach FL Posts: 751 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ashley and Ben's 55gal Gift. U think I could go ahead and stick some snails in there? What about the shrimp?

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