How to cycle/maintain a QT?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Doratus, Jul 15, 2011.

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  1. anb

    anb Coral Banded Shrimp

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    This all makes sense. Now, I feel like a goob. Thanks!
     
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  2. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Well I did it. The QT is setup and my suspect lavender mushroom colony is now in it. It may just be a placebo effect but it seems like the coral in my DT are already looking a bit happier and maybe I'm just seeing things but my nitrate reading actually seems to be affected by a water change, which hasn't been the case until now.

    Thanks again for all the advice.
     
    Doratus, Jul 16, 2011
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  3. Mr. Bill

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    The coral couldn't cause nitrates... was there a foul odor from the rock the colony is on when you had it out of the water? Also, was this a new addition?
     
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  4. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Either way, thanks for the reply.
     
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  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Ahh, I missed that thread and was assuming the corals were healthy. :oops:
     
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  6. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    It's all gravy! ;D
     
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