DanS Future 90 gallon reef

[DanS180]

Ughh Day 19.. the same.. this is definitely one of the longer cycles I've ever had.. my nitrites are still at 2ppm and haven't budged :/

 

[SeanMonster]

Ughh Day 19.. the same.. this is definitely one of the longer cycles I've ever had.. my nitrites are still at 2ppm and haven't budged :/

Hang in there. The cycle on my 180g FO took 6 weeks. You are still ahead of the game.

 

[DanS180]

Hang in there. The cycle on my 180g FO took 6 weeks. You are still ahead of the game.

Well I'm coming up on 3 weeks.. I don't even know why I'm getting antzy lol I don't even have the lights for my tank yet haha

 

[DanS180]

nothing new with the cycle at Week 3. Nitrites still holding strong at 2ppm :/

 

[CorallineAlgae]

What about nitrates? Are they rising?

 

[DanS180]

What about nitrates? Are they rising?

They were at 80ppm for a few days but recently between 80-160ppm

 

[CorallineAlgae]

They were at 80ppm for a few days but recently between 80-160ppm

Then your bacteria is certainly converting the nitrite. It can be slow going but it's moving along.

 

[DanS180]

Then your bacteria is certainly converting the nitrite. It can be slow going but it's moving along.

Yeah I suppose.. I just want it to be done already!! Lol i thought I was doing good with being patient but yeah that went out the window haha

 

[DanS180]

Apparently my power went out last night for a few mins.. guess my plumbing is good bc I didn't have a flood or a high level in my sump

 

[Bearchumjs]

Apparently my power went out last night for a few mins.. guess my plumbing is good bc I didn't have a flood or a high level in my sump

That's good! That could have been a big mess!

 

[DanS180]

That's good! That could have been a big mess!

Lol yeah and angry neighbors downstairs!

 

[DanS180]

Okay it's now been 24 days and my cycle has not moved.

Ammo 0ppm
Nitrites 2ppm
Nitrates 80ppm

I have a diatom bloom happening in my fuge and hundreds of pods as well. I turned off my skimmer to see if that helps, but seriously? Why have my nitrites not moved??

 

[SeanMonster]

Okay it's now been 24 days and my cycle has not moved.

Ammo 0ppm
Nitrites 2ppm
Nitrates 80ppm

I have a diatom bloom happening in my fuge and hundreds of pods as well. I turned off my skimmer to see if that helps, but seriously? Why have my nitrites not moved??

Diatoms are a good sign. I would think you'll start seeing some movement on the cycle again. Like many have already said, these things go at their rate, not ours. I can relate. The cycle is the most tortuous part of the hobby, IMO.

 

[DanS180]

Diatoms are a good sign. I would think you'll start seeing some movement on the cycle again. Like many have already said, these things go at their rate, not ours. I can relate. The cycle is the most tortuous part of the hobby, IMO.

You got that right! I'm just not used to this, all of my other tanks have cycled just like that lol

 

[CorallineAlgae]

You got that right! I'm just not used to this, all of my other tanks have cycled just like that lol

Some tanks just seem stubborn. I find the more ocean live rock you use the better up until a certain point. Nearly all if the rock you have was dry so that could be a part of it. In the end it'll be worth the wait.

Your sump didn't overflow because you have a great manifold! Nothing beats the "power outage" test. I would've been shocked if your tank didn't pass with flying colors. You put a ton of work and thought into it. Oh yeah!!!

 

[DanS180]

Some tanks just seem stubborn. I find the more ocean live rock you use the better up until a certain point. Nearly all if the rock you have was dry so that could be a part of it. In the end it'll be worth the wait.

Your sump didn't overflow because you have a great manifold! Nothing beats the "power outage" test. I would've been shocked if your tank didn't pass with flying colors. You put a ton of work and thought into it. Oh yeah!!!

All thanks to you!! Lol I would've had a dining room full of water if it wasnt for you and everyone else at AA!!

 

[SeanMonster]

All thanks to you!! Lol I would've had a dining room full of water if it wasnt for you and everyone else at AA!!

I agree. This forum has been such a help. No matter your expertise level you can find someone that has come across a problem or issue. I love AA (not Alcoholics Anonymous)

 

[DanS180]

I agree. This forum has been such a help. No matter your expertise level you can find someone that has come across a problem or issue. I love AA (not Alcoholics Anonymous)

Lmao yeah I always feel weird saying "AA" but you're right.. no matter how much experience, you can always learn more

 

[CorallineAlgae]

This really is a great site. Team effort on every part of a build just rocks. I usually learn something just reading threads. Plus we have people from lots of different countries. Man... you just can't get that from a local shop.

 

[DanS180]

This really is a great site. Team effort on every part of a build just rocks. I usually learn something just reading threads. Plus we have people from lots of different countries. Man... you just can't get that from a local shop.

Definitely not, in fact the people at the LFS usually give you the complete opposite advice lol