cured liverock and quick cycle?

[Jarred Darque]

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]

how long has it been in the tank?

[Jarred Darque]

5 days

[roka64]

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

[Jarred Darque]

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

[roka64]

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]

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

[Jarred Darque]

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

[lando]

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]

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

[loyalrogue]

Originally Posted by lando

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

Same with my last 2 nanos... glad to hear someone else say it.

I didn't have a cycle on the 125gal tank either, but it was established for a year when I bought it and I splurged on the refrigerated live bacteria when I set it back up.

The only tank that had a cycle was my first nano when I decided to change the substrate from the larger reef LS to the dry white fine sand... instant and massive cycle!