My tank has been setup for about 6 weeks and the cycling process hasn't even started. Nitrite, Ammonia, and Nitrate are all at 0 and have been. I've had the Fish and Crabs in there for about 5 weeks.
Every thing I've read says it should be done cycling at about 6 weeks.
Is this correct or is there something you can suggest?
I also was wondering should I do any water and/or carbon changes before the tank cycles.
I really appreciate any help you could give me.
Fish:
Maroon clown and Clown
20 blue hermit crabs
35lb live rock
also used all live sand.
Equipment:
55 Gal glass tank
CYHO II Protein Skimmer
Cascade Canister Filter Model 1500 "can support upto a 300Gal" Aquaclear 50 power head
No special lighting "yet"
Every thing I've read says it should be done cycling at about 6 weeks.
Is this correct or is there something you can suggest?
I also was wondering should I do any water and/or carbon changes before the tank cycles.
I really appreciate any help you could give me.
Fish:
Maroon clown and Clown
20 blue hermit crabs
35lb live rock
also used all live sand.
Equipment:
55 Gal glass tank
CYHO II Protein Skimmer
Cascade Canister Filter Model 1500 "can support upto a 300Gal" Aquaclear 50 power head
No special lighting "yet"