My First Nano Reef -12g

[blasterx]

Well my numbers for today are Ammo: 0 Nitrite: 0 Nitrate 12.5
Keep in mind I setup the tank and live sand on Sunday morning, the live rock on Monday afternoon. Does this cycle seems really really fast or is it just me? I have been using Biozyme, perhaps that helped.
Also today I added a Hydor Koralia nano pump, I assume that one will be enough for a 12g but your advice is welcome on this issue.
I got out my Nikon D70, my tripod and remote flash and snapped some shots. I'll get more when we see some color. And a mag float to clean the glass with Note I also scaled down the res to fit in the forum.

Taken today 9/12/08:

[melosu58]

I dont think it has cycled. Did you get any readings showing your ammonia was up and then back down and then your nitrite up and back down. Usually this takes about a month to do. I would give it more time to see.

[blasterx]

Yes.
9/9/2008..
PH 8
Ammo: 0.75
Nitrite: 0.8

9/10/08..
ph 8
ammo 0.25
trite 0.3
trate 25

9/11/08..
ph 8
ammo 0
trite 0.3
trate 25

9/12/08..
ph 8
ammo 0
trite 0
trate 12.5

Each test every 24 hours (give or take an hour).
I did put in bio-activ live sand which claims "instant cycle" which I just don't believe, but this seems to be pretty fast, I'm not sure what to make of it but I don't plan on adding anything till I am sure it's cycled.

I'm going to take a sample to my LFS and have them test it also, maybe my test supplies are no good?

[pat8you]

If the live rock was already pre-cured that tends to help speed up the cycle since it already has a fairly large population of bacteria grown. I would get the water double checked by the LFS. Over the next couple of days i would add something to create some ammonia (a normal feeding portion will do) and keep a close eye on the levels. If your system is able to process the food with out showing any ammonia or nitrite then i would say you can be safe in assuming its cycled.

[Fishypop22]

I would wait a few more weeks.....maybe two......and it would be a good idea to take a sample to your lfs....congrats on the new tank........i have one question though.....Is you tank a biocube or a nano cube??? thanks and good luck!

[blasterx]

Nano

[blasterx]

I took a sample to my LFS and they got the same numbers, now my ammo and trites are still zero and my nitrate is almost all gone

[HoCkEyGmC]

is'nt that an eclipse, not a nanocube or biocube?

[blasterx]

Your right it's an eclipse, I had to check my reciept lol

[roka64]

I'm not sure where your nitrAtes are going.
You can add a pinch of flake food and test for ammonia on day 3 and 4 to see if it shows up. If not, you should be good to go.