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Old 01-03-2012, 05:27 PM   #21
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My Tank Is Cycled
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How did you cycle it?
Yes, if it was set up at Christmas it won't be cycled. It takes 4-8 weeks to cycle a tank.
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My Tank Is Cycled
A Christmas miracle!

On a more serious note...you'll want to make sure it's cycled so all your fry doesn't die. We wouldn't want that
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:35 PM   #24
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I bought a Liquid Substance which says that i can put fish in tank as soon as the Subtance goes in
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Old 01-03-2012, 05:35 PM   #25
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Yes, if it was set up at Christmas it won't be cycled. It takes 4-8 weeks to cycle a tank.
I know, I was just wondering what they think cycling is. They could have gotten filter media from a friend or family member even though I highly doubt it.
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I know, I was just wondering what they think cycling is. They could have gotten filter media from a friend or family member even though I highly doubt it.
I wasn't questioning you I was agreeing! and adding some info.
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I bought a Liquid Substance which says that i can put fish in tank as soon as the Subtance goes in
Sounds dodgy....but if it works for you that's good. I would do partial water changes just to be sure. Good luck to you with your new fishies!
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I bought a Liquid Substance which says that i can put fish in tank as soon as the Subtance goes in
Most of those 'substances' don't do squat unfortunately. You really need to get your water tested with a liquid test kit and find out the numbers.
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Most of those 'substances' don't do squat unfortunately. You really need to get your water tested with a liquid test kit and find out the numbers.
Put in subtance 48 hours later LPS tested water "Perfect" he said. Bought 16 Fish same day. A week later all Fish are still alive apart from 1 which died beacuse he had a crooked back before i put him in the tank
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Put in subtance 48 hours later LPS tested water "Perfect" he said. Bought 16 Fish same day. A week later all Fish are still alive apart from 1 which died beacuse he had a crooked back before i put him in the tank
The water was 'perfect' because there was not ammonia in the tank yet (no fish). Please get your water tested again with a liquid test and find out the numbers. Please read the guides linked. We are not trying to pick on you or prove you wrong we just want to help you.
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The water was 'perfect' because there was not ammonia in the tank yet (no fish). Please get your water tested again with a liquid test and find out the numbers. Please read the guides linked. We are not trying to pick on you or prove you wrong we just want to help you.
Ammonia was in the Subtance that the same guy recommend me that tested my water
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So you added ammonia then fish that produce ammonia? Too much ammonia = burnt gills, burnt & frayed fins and death.
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No Burned Gills
No Burns
No Frayed Fins
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Hello do you have a test kit, I lost so many guppies because I wasn't aware of the need to monitor the water. I have honestly found that the LFS are not the most reliable. Good luck with yr fry!
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I will monitor my test my water evry month
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Hey, as I said we are just trying to help. You tank IS CYCLING. Your fish are most likely swimming in high ammonia. I see you have a bacteria bloom. That's another sign it is cycling. You can choose to follow advise if you wish. That is entirely up to you. Just read the guide and you WILL understand what we mean.
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My Tank is not cloudy now and i knew it was bacterial bloom which yes is part of cycling the tank but the fish are pefectly fine and if they die they die
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That's not really something you want to be saying on a site full of passionate people. No fish should be left to suffer and die from ammonia poisoning. What we are trying to tell you is a tank CAN be cycled with fish in it WITHOUT harming the fish.
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I know my tank isnt harming my fish they are swimming around now perfectly fine their having a great time its better than at the store where they couldnt swim without touching another fish because there was so many in one tank
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I'm done! Good luck with your fish
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