cycle question?

[deelucky]

ok so as many know i started my parents 125,anyway its been now 3 days and no signs of anything as far as ammo,trites,trates.so my question is should i let play out a few more days or should i start a cycle with some raw shrimp?.besides the LS we got from lfs there is about 50-60 lbs of LR which i got from scar's tank.any info would be great thanks.

 

[Psycho graphic]

Put a raw shrimp in the tank and monitor your ammonia levels daily, once you see a rise in it take the shrimp out. If within a day your levels go back to "0" and stay there (Ammo and 'trites) you have bacteria colonies at least somewhat established. You should then be able to procede with caution. This method has worked for me in the past.

 

[drunktank]

the less time there is for die off on the rock, the less likely you'll get a long cycle. By this i mean. If your rock goes from one tank to another quickly, you may not see a cycle.

but, what are you using the test your water?

dont forget 125g is a lot of water, i'd give it a few more days to a week just to make sure

I'm not a fan of the raw shrimp, if you leave it in to long you will just prolong your cycle.

 

[marrone]

Depending on the LR you mayn't see any cycle at all as it may have very little die off. If you have enough LR in the tank there is no need to add anything else, like shrimp, to cycle you tank.

How much do you have it there currently?

 

[drunktank]

he's got 50-60lbs.


which IMO isnt enough for a 125.

 

[mgchan]

I echo Marrone, with the LS and the LR, which you got from Scar's tank, you may not need to worry about it cycling.

Did you also add some water from your tank? If so, that would've also helped.

 

[deelucky]

i plan on adding sand from my tank along with some water this week and i agree that 60lbs isnt enough but i will continue to moniter and adjust as needed,or cycle with uncured LR.thanks all.

 

[marrone]

What do you plan on making this tank, reef or FOWLR?