$52 Question

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by locod, Jun 10, 2008.

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  1. locod

    locod Flamingo Tongue

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    i just started up a 10 gal reef tank. i did a 15 gal. water change on my 55gal and use the water out of it to fill the 10. I also used about 10lbs of extra lr from the 55gal. i put 30lbs of sand in it too, tho it isnt ls.
    Is the new 10gal going to cycle still? or can i start adding to it slowly?
     
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    baugherb Giant Squid

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  3. mpcovcd

    mpcovcd Plankton

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    From what I have picked up over the couple few days. Is CYCLE, CYCLE, CYCLE! You will always have to cycle a new tank no matter what, becuase of the new filters every etc. So I belive yes, you will have to cycle even tho you got it from your old tank. But if you would like you can wait for a more experienced reefer!
     
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  4. Zectra

    Zectra Feather Duster

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    I would let it cycle for a while. Give it time before you start adding to it. If it's only been up days (or hours even) I definitely would give it a bit of time. ( A few weeks to a month suggestively by myself ) My old 55 gallon I cycled for 3 months, and my current 75 gal i let cycle for 4 months. No problems whatsoever with either tanks. I have never lost a fish as well.



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    Sorry I reread that it was only a 10 gallon tank!!! Sheesh, give it a week or 1 1/2 week of cycling.
     
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  5. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    With the new sand, you will probably have a longer cycle...
     
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  6. locod

    locod Flamingo Tongue

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    i kinda figured the new sand would throw me off, but i tested everything and theres no ammonia nitrates or nitires. but then i might have not given enough time for a cycle to start... its only been up 3 days! i dont mind waiting tho i have my 55gal to keep me occupied! ;D
     
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  7. locod

    locod Flamingo Tongue

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    Plus im broke right now so that makes waiting easier too!! :-/
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I would wait a month before adding anything and test every week to see if your levels start to climb and drop. Luna
     
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    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Your right about the sand issue.... Good luck and hope all works out.....
     
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  10. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    your tank will probably go through a short cycle, the cycled water and lr will help speed things up, maybe toss a small krill or shrimp in there and let the bacteria break it down
     
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