3 day cycle?!?!

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  1. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    Hello 3reef! I'm a new member cycling a small 10 gallon tank. The local fish store stated that I can cycle in 3 days with InstantOcean's Bio_Spira which I added along with Ocean Water, Argonite-Live, 3 small live rocks, and a blue damsel... temperature at a steady 78 degrees

    Day 1 Test
    Nitrate 0
    Nitrate 0
    pH 8.0
    Ammonia 0-.25
    Salinity 1.027

    Day 3 Test - The exact same results!


    I was just wondering your opinion... could I run out and get my clownfish and anemone now???
     
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  2. m_hsiao

    m_hsiao Purple Spiny Lobster

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    there is never a exact cycle period.. you have to keep testing till the ammonia nitrite and nitrate all test 0... do not get an anemone for at least a few months till your water is very stable.. and do not get a clownfish for a while, get a clean up crew first.. how many pounds of live rock? we need more info.. but please do not go and buy an anemone and a clownfish.
     
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  3. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    small tanks normally have a small cycle... HOWEVER...
    I would throw in a bit of frozen shrimp in and let it break it'self down for a week then do a test...

    -fritts
     
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  4. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    good advice thanks! I will take things slow... not that much live rock at all just maybe 2 pounds at most... should I get a little more?
     
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  5. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    you should wait to get an anemone for 6-8 months when your tank is more stable, granted you hve sufficient light requirements for the animal. I would never recommend a new hobbyist even think about trying an anemone until there a few years into the addiction ;D
     
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  6. xeddyboi420x

    xeddyboi420x Bristle Worm

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    really? THAT long? whats so hard about it?!
     
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  7. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Don't throw any dead shrimp in there. Wait a couple of days and test your water again. You could get an a clown and anemonie but you should remove the damsel.

    Keep in mind that it will be very difficult to maintain the proper water chemistry that the anemone requires.

    Your pH is low and your salinity is too high. You don't need the damsel, the live rock will cycle your tank.

    pH should be 8.1 or above and salinity 1.023 to 1.025
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    It is recommended to wait 6-8 months before introducing any kind of anemone. You should have an established system first. From what I see, your wanting to go real fast and that only spells disaster. Slow down my friend and do your homework before buying anything. Luna
     
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  9. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    I see nothing good coming from this...
    I'll await the "ASAP" post .
     
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  10. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    What are you talking about?
     
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