Dec 23, 2005 #1 M MERCTECH Aquarium Advice Regular Joined Dec 13, 2005 Messages 54 Location MIAMI, FL 1 week 55 gallon 40 pds of live sand 13 pds of live rock 2 chromies readings: ph 8.0 salinity 1.021 ammonia 0 nitrite 0 any pointers?? i know, i know...........be patient
1 week 55 gallon 40 pds of live sand 13 pds of live rock 2 chromies readings: ph 8.0 salinity 1.021 ammonia 0 nitrite 0 any pointers?? i know, i know...........be patient
Dec 24, 2005 #2 D DragonForce Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Sep 9, 2005 Messages 930 Location Southern California Get 75 lbs of LR. You should also take back the chromis ASAP and read the article about the fishless cycle in the articles section.
Get 75 lbs of LR. You should also take back the chromis ASAP and read the article about the fishless cycle in the articles section.
Dec 24, 2005 #3 B Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Dec 30, 2002 Messages 3,967 Location Franklin, TN I would agree, shoot for at least 55# and preferably around 75# of LR. Also, return the chromis and read the following about fishless cycling: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=15
I would agree, shoot for at least 55# and preferably around 75# of LR. Also, return the chromis and read the following about fishless cycling: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=15
Dec 25, 2005 #4 S seaham358 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined May 26, 2004 Messages 3,294 Location Poughkeepsie, NY Get a nitrate test kit also.. And more LR when you can, min 1 lb per gallon read , read and read some more, ask questions first tank?
Get a nitrate test kit also.. And more LR when you can, min 1 lb per gallon read , read and read some more, ask questions first tank?
Dec 25, 2005 #5 AquaReefer Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 271 Location Pa ohh yeah if no one mention(haha) get more LR I have 100+lbs in my 55.
Dec 26, 2005 #6 melosu58 SW REEF 20+ YEARS Joined Oct 21, 2004 Messages 39,152 Location Virginia A fishless cycle is a wonderful thing