The cycle has started

[NeoCatsy]

My cycle has started.

 

[melosu58]

Sounds good. Have you read our article on cycling?

 

[NeoCatsy]

YEs, i put the shrimp in i figure about 6 weeks. til its done.

 

[melosu58]

sounds like a close approximation.

 

[NeoCatsy]

This is the start of week 2.

 

[jessicasmarine]

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...ks-for-your-fastest-fishless-cycle/Page1.html

For those who dont know

 

[HN1]

Cool! Got a test kit right? Forget about ph for now.

 

[NeoCatsy]

Yes sir, , i tested today ph. 8.2 amm 4, nitite 1, nitrate , 20 ppm sg 1.024
i teat every other day. Is that ok?

 

[HN1]

Looks good to me. Keep testing and keep patient (that's the part I had trouble with. lol)

 

[InfernoST]

Looks good to me. Keep testing and keep patient (that's the part I had trouble with. lol)

Me too, the boss had more patience than I. LOL. Boss = 5yr old daughter

 

[Sharkbait430]

I had no patience but held up anyways because I did my homework, lol, keep it going!

 

[melosu58]

You dont need to test for PH or salinity during the cycle. With all that cycling going on those numbers will bounce all around. All you need to test for during the cycle is ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. We will worry about the PH and others after the cycle is over and you do a 33% PWC.

 

[NeoCatsy]

ok, cool thx

 

[HappyHooligan]

I cranked up the heater to 82-85 and added an airstone, I don't know if it helped but made me think it did anyways...lol

 

[NeoCatsy]

Update time.

The cycle has finished after 20 days. WOOHOO!!! Unfortunately, my ballast went out on me so I having to get it fixed. No telling how long that will take. I can't get fish til I get some light. I am so frustrated. Any advice?