new fuge, quick question

hexus0 · 08-21-2005, 03:17 AM

starting new 20 gallon fuge, before i hook it up to the display, and add algae, whats how long should i let the new saltwater just mix with a small pump inside? ive heard rumors of freshly mixed SW, "burning" gills?? true ? not true? also have a nano lying around bieng used as fresh, i want to use it as a holding tank, whats a quick way to cycle? or any tips in tricks out there?

I dont want to use "hardy" fish, cuase its just plain mean. I was thinking more along the lines of droppin som shrimp in and letting them rott. any ideas? thank in advance.

- boozer (everyone calls me that, and i dont even drink. im alergic to booze!) ironic.

kb.bear · 08-21-2005, 08:29 AM

How big is the display tank you generaly dont cycle a fuge because it is attached to your display tank

inwall75 · 08-21-2005, 11:46 AM

24 hours for the fuge

For the quarantine tank, when you do your first waterchange use the old water. Add a SMALL pinch of food once a week to continue providing food for the bacteria in it.

hexus0 · 08-21-2005, 01:48 PM

inwall, do you mean that for the first water change, use older water from my original tank? and add that to the new quarantine tank?

inwall75 · 08-21-2005, 02:24 PM

Yes, most bacteria live in a biofilm on surfaces. However, some of them are motile and swim around in the water column. Using this old water will gather bacteria for you. Add a pinch of food right away, and then periodically thereafter to feed them and you will have yourself a cycled tank very quickly.

http://www.marineaquariumadvice.com/...odology_1.html

hexus0 · 08-21-2005, 03:30 PM

great thanks for the info. ill put it tuse as soon as i get back.