Newbie Cycle Question

Johnny Reefer · #1 10-26-2006, 02:22 AM

Sounds like your experiencing the magic of a Live Rock instant cycle.

I'd bet dollars to donuts that your Nitrates will read < or = to 5mg when you test them on the weekend.

Quagmire · #2 10-26-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Sounds like your experiencing the magic of a Live Rock instant cycle.

I'd bet dollars to donuts that your Nitrates will read < or = to 5mg when you test them on the weekend.

That would be good,Ive only ever gotten that when I swapped tanks.

Der_Iron_Chef · #3 10-26-2006, 05:17 AM

I'm experiencing the same thing....but you know that! Going on week two and have always had very very low readings of ammonia and nitrites. Low nitrates, too. Huh. I'm ok with it :-)

kwirky · #4 10-26-2006, 05:39 AM

what brand of test kits are you using?

rtsen · #5 10-27-2006, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kwirky

what brand of test kits are you using?

I'm using Salifert brand test kits.

rtsen · #6 10-30-2006, 11:25 PM

My cycle looks like it's done. I'll wait a week or 2 before I start adding fish. Should I turn on my lights before I add fish or after?

Quagmire · #7 10-30-2006, 11:53 PM

Wait to put the fish in before you turn on the lights.No need to waste electricity.