Is my cycle over ?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 3
  1. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2011
    Messages:
    189
    Day 32:
    I think my cylce may be over. Let me know your thought's. Protein skimmer not turned on. Lights have been for 8 hours a day the past week. 200lbs of dry rock. 20lbs of live rock in sump. 200lbs of sand. (2) Hydor Koralia 1400's. 2 300watt heaters. 3 damsels during cycle process.
    pH: 8.0
    Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrates all 0.


    What is everyone's thoughts for the next step? :)
     
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    get the damsels out! and add a CUC!
     
    cosmo, Feb 5, 2012
    cosmo, Feb 5, 2012
    #2
    1 person likes this.
  3. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2011
    Messages:
    189
    Oh ya getting the damsels out are gonna be fun *sigh*
     
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    #3
  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

    Joined:
    May 28, 2011
    Messages:
    4,874
    Location:
    USA
    Yep, that's the down side of cycling with live damsels- you now have 3 demons from Hell that think the entire tank is theirs. :-/
     
    Mr. Bill, Feb 5, 2012
    Mr. Bill, Feb 5, 2012
    #4
    1 person likes this.
  5. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2008
    Messages:
    2,074
    Location:
    Rio Linda, California
    Have you introduced a cleaning crew yet? snails, crabs, sand sifting starfish..etc....sounds like a big tank? got a picture ? no more brown diatoms? if ya still got the brown happening, your still in the cycle, nitrogen cycle I believe..post a pic.:) Hard to say...so many variables...sounds like your close...but you need a CC for sure....and/or a CUC..lol :)
     
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    #5
  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2010
    Messages:
    19,652
    Location:
    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Seems like sweet revenge to me. :p
     
    Corailline, Feb 5, 2012
    Corailline, Feb 5, 2012
    #6
    1 person likes this.

    7. Click Here!

  7. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2008
    Messages:
    2,074
    Location:
    Rio Linda, California
    ...and a sport Damsel fisherman/eliminator !
     
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    #7
  8. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2008
    Messages:
    2,074
    Location:
    Rio Linda, California
    I have my original...I call him my little pit bull..I think he will live forever.:angry:
    LOL
     
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    lillys Grandad, Feb 5, 2012
    #8
    1 person likes this.
  9. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2011
    Messages:
    189
    CUC from reefcleaners.org will be my first addition to the tank.

    I have not had any of the brown diatom's yet. I didnt get those in my 90 gallon until about 2 months in. Do you think i'm not getting the diatoms since I used dry rock?
     
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    kutsujutc, Feb 5, 2012
    #9
  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    they'll prob still come, but maybe not as bad! remember the way your doing it is slower! everything is slower!
     
    cosmo, Feb 5, 2012
    cosmo, Feb 5, 2012
    #10
Page 1 of 3