Nitrogen Cycle Issues

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  1. JohnO

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    Guys, once I added my 2 jumbo shrimp the water got foggy...i wouldnt say thick fogginess, but enough that it doesnt look good!  Is this normal?  I figured it was just because of the ammonia levels in the tank (which are definately now up to 1-2.

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    Some fogginess is normal in a new tank, it should clear with a week or so. :)

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    Alright Everybody:

    Here is the deal...put in those two shrimp, as we discussed earlier, then the ammonia and nitrite levels spiked!!!! Then the nitrate level was at about 40ppm...I did a 30% water change and the nitrate is now at 20ppm with ammonia and nitrite at 0 each...is that good enough for fish or do I have to get the nitrate lower?

    Tips would be great...

    Also, what type of fish/crabs/shrimp should I start with?

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    Mike,

    Sounds good to me :) I wouldn't be too concerned with the Nitrate levels at this stage as they will not do any harm at 20ppm.


    So IMO you need to decide whether to keep the cycle going for a while by adding more food or by adding an animal and I guess that you have already decided on the later :)

    I would now a one fish, something smallish and fairly hardy, remembering that the fish may live for a long time so select carefully.

    There is a lot of information about this in the fish section, so have a browse and select something suitable for you and your tank.

    Once you see some algae growth, then intro some crabs, snails etc. You could add these first if you want to, but my preference would be to add the fish to keep the cycle going properly

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    John,

    Thanks for the speedy reply...I am going to go to my LFS over the after the weekend to get a fish and possibly some snails/crabs...whatever they recommend...I will definately keep you posted on the progress!

    Any suggestions for getting the die off off of my sand?


    Thanks,
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