Cycling Question

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by nwfd1725, Mar 21, 2012.

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  1. nwfd1725

    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    ok thank you so I should my water change today and add another raw shrimp or pure ammonia source?
     
    nwfd1725, Mar 22, 2012
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  2. Seguragr

    Seguragr Astrea Snail

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    As mr bill said above. Change 25% then test for a few days until nitrite starts dropping. Then add the shrimp and keep testing until ammonia and nitrite are 0. Once it stays at 0 for a few days even with the shrimp in, it should be ready for a small bio load. It DOES NOT mean its ok to fully stock your tank. Go slowly so that you bacteria colonies can adapt to the bio load with each addition.
     
    Seguragr, Mar 22, 2012
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  3. nwfd1725

    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    thank you sounds good
     
    nwfd1725, Mar 22, 2012
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