I need cycling advice.

Chase31 · #1 02-05-2010, 10:34 PM

in my freshwater it cycled in a week but im no expert and im jumping on to see what people have to say.

cuz · #2 02-05-2010, 10:45 PM

how long have you been "cycling" and are you using any live rock or just base rock?

foreveringlass · #3 02-05-2010, 10:47 PM

I've only been cycling for 2 weeks and I am using live rock.

foreveringlass · #4 02-05-2010, 10:52 PM

I also have live sand.

naesco · #5 02-06-2010, 12:24 AM

You will get an ammonia cycle and it will be measurable.
You will than get a nitrite cycle and it will be measurable.
Wait two weeks after you get a zero reading on nitrites and than add one fish at a time one month apart.
Resist the urge to add more and too often because that is what leads to problems.

foreveringlass · #6 02-06-2010, 12:30 AM

Thanks! Both ammonia and Nitrites were up when I tested earlier in the week, but were zero today. Now I know to wait 2 more weeks.

RuGlu6 · #7 02-06-2010, 01:28 AM

Your tank will cycle many more times only every time it will be less evident.

Run skimmer 24/7, Minimal lights to get rid of all algae, start removing Po4 (phosphates) right away, you will thank us later for that.

Do not add anything that you will have to feed (fish), after 6 weeks you can add mushrooms, polyps anything that do not require food.
if you are planning for a fish only tank then wait longer let you system run trough few more cycles.
Only add fish that you cant take your eyes off of ! i mean no demsels!
hth