Cycling

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by jeffers0n, Mar 11, 2011.

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  1. jeffers0n

    jeffers0n Feather Duster

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    How long does it usually take for a 16 gal, It has been 2 weeks and the nitrites are just starting to go up.
     
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  2. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    It's different for each tank, just do 10-15% water changes every week. When your ammonia is at 0 and your nitrates are really low, then it's readdy for your first fish.
     
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  3. MTips18

    MTips18 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Go slow or it will cost you. Most likely another month at least before I would consider adding anything.
     
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  4. trapstar991

    trapstar991 Feather Duster

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    if your not using live rock your never going to truely cycle your tank or live sand i never used live rock in tanks under 20 gallons my filtration and sand bed kept up with my clownfish and 2 damsels
     
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