new tank, old water

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  1. keeks1127

    keeks1127 Plankton

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    So i took down my old reef tank about a 3 months ago due to the fact that I didnt have enough time on my hands to keep up with it. So in october I bought a new Oceanic 14G Bio cube and I put the sand and water from my other tank into it and let it cycle for about two weeks. The water has been sitting in my tank for about 2 months now. I was wondering if i should go buy some snails and critters to help the tank cycle, or if I should just start completely fresh this time? thanks!
     
    keeks1127, Dec 17, 2007
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  2. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Hey!

    Sitting or circulating ?! If sitting, I would start with fresh water. What about its parameters?! NH3, NO2, NO3...?!
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Start fresh and don't have inverts in the tank during a cycling as they will die!
    Good luck!
     
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  4. keeks1127

    keeks1127 Plankton

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    yeah its been sitting. i think i'm going to start fresh..i didnt even bother to check the pH levels yet.
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    start fresh
     
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