CUC questions...

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  1. Thegrimreefer

    Thegrimreefer Astrea Snail

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    So, im ready for my CUC, and I was just wondering... Do I need to do a water change before adding the CUC? How long do I leave in the CUC before I'm ready for fish? And do I need to do another water change right before adding any fish? Thanx!
     
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  2. Thegrimreefer

    Thegrimreefer Astrea Snail

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    Anyone? Any advice would be much appreciated... It's a 30 gallon standard FOWLR tank...
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I always do a 10-20% water change after the cycle, when ammonia and nitrites are undetectable.

    Do not add a ton of snails initially as there is not a lot to eat.

    One to 2 small fish seems fine a day or two after the wc. Just watch for over feeding and monitor ammonia and nitrites to alert you to new tank syndrome and a appropriate water change.
     
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  4. antonioaqua

    antonioaqua Astrea Snail

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    "How long do I leave in the CUC before I'm ready for fish?" Why do u plan to take them out! LOL
     
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  5. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    +1 I have a 55g and I add a cuc for a 30 g after the cycle then a few months later added a cuc for a 35g or so. Prob is, ya pay double shipping, But its still MUCH cheaper than getting that many critters from your LFS.

    Check out reef cleaners.com for them.
     
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