cured liverock and quick cycle? - Aquarium Advice

Jarred Darque · 10-11-2006, 07:59 PM

ok I bought cured liverock, out of a display tank, so I know that should lower my cycle time, but I just finished testing waters, and ammonia was less than .1, nitrites .01, and nitrates at 5. I know this doesnt mean it is completely done, but it looks like alot of progress. These seem normal using cured liverock?

napydred · 10-11-2006, 09:20 PM

how long has it been in the tank?

Jarred Darque · 10-11-2006, 11:32 PM

5 days

**roka64** · 10-12-2006, 10:05 AM

Have you "fed" the tank? You will need an ammonia source in order for the cycle to complete.

Jarred Darque · 10-12-2006, 01:41 PM

what do ya mean? I have put some brine shrimp in the tank a few times for hte hitchikers to eat.

**roka64** · 10-12-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarred Darque

what do ya mean? I have put some brine shrimp in the tank a few times for hte hitchikers to eat.

That sounds good.

argileh · 10-12-2006, 06:05 PM

your test results have two decimal points, what test kits are you using

Jarred Darque · 10-12-2006, 06:35 PM

used liquid for the ammonia and nitrite, my liquid kit didnt have a nitrate though... so I need to buy one.

**lando** · 10-12-2006, 07:53 PM

I used well established LS and cured LR on my last two nanos and had no cycle at all. It was like an instant tank

Jarred Darque · 10-12-2006, 09:31 PM

ok thanks.

At least I dont feel like everything is out to get me including my test kit. :/

10-11-2006, 07:59 PM	#1
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	cured liverock and quick cycle? ok I bought cured liverock, out of a display tank, so I know that should lower my cycle time, but I just finished testing waters, and ammonia was less than .1, nitrites .01, and nitrates at 5. I know this doesnt mean it is completely done, but it looks like alot of progress. These seem normal using cured liverock?

10-12-2006, 07:53 PM	#9
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	I used well established LS and cured LR on my last two nanos and had no cycle at all. It was like an instant tank __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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10-11-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
napydred Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: GA Posts: 45	how long has it been in the tank?

10-11-2006, 11:32 PM	#3
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	5 days

10-12-2006, 01:41 PM	#5
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	what do ya mean? I have put some brine shrimp in the tank a few times for hte hitchikers to eat.

10-12-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
argileh Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 14	your test results have two decimal points, what test kits are you using

10-12-2006, 06:35 PM	#8
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	used liquid for the ammonia and nitrite, my liquid kit didnt have a nitrate though... so I need to buy one.

10-12-2006, 09:31 PM	#10
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	ok thanks. At least I dont feel like everything is out to get me including my test kit. :/