Newbie needs help

joecon · 07-27-2005, 08:16 PM

Hello, I have recently bought a 75 gallon glass tank and am currently in the cycling process. The tank was running for about 2 days before adding 5 damsels to start the cycling process. Upon adding the fish, my clear water became milky cloudy over night. I am aware of bacterial outbreaks, new tank syndrome, etc... but I am surprised that it can get that cloudy in just 8 hours. Tank has been cloudy for 2 days now and no signs of clearing. I was told to NOT do any partial water changes as this will delay the cycling process.

My question is this: Is it normal for my tank to get very cloudy after adding damsels over night?

Only filtration I have is a Emperor Bio Wheel (the biggest they sell). Also, what is a good inexpensive HOT protein skimmer that you can recommend?

Thanks

Samper · 07-28-2005, 12:32 PM

Aqua C Remora and Red Sea Prizm skimmers are pretty nice for HOB skimmers.

As for the cloudiness I have no idea but we really don't recommend using fish to cycle a system since your LR or a piece of dead shrimp will get the process started without causing harm to a living animal or your wallet.

joecon · 07-28-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

Aqua C Remora and Red Sea Prizm skimmers are pretty nice for HOB skimmers.

As for the cloudiness I have no idea but we really don't recommend using fish to cycle a system since your LR or a piece of dead shrimp will get the process started without causing harm to a living animal or your wallet.

Thanks! As far as the fish for cycling the tank, it was the recomendation of my fish store. I had no clue about live rocks or dead shrimp to cycle the tank.

Samper · 07-28-2005, 01:13 PM

All you really need is something to get the bacteria goin. Die off from LR, rotting shrimp or fish crap will all do it along with quite a few other options but two of them are much more humane.

joecon · 07-28-2005, 01:17 PM

is it too late to add live rock? do i need to wait for the cycle to finish before i can add live rock?

Thanks

Samper · 07-28-2005, 02:38 PM

No in fact if you wait to add LR until after your system has cycled depending on if the rock has been fully cured or not you may have another cycle.

07-27-2005, 08:16 PM	#1
joecon Tenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 62	Newbie needs help Hello, I have recently bought a 75 gallon glass tank and am currently in the cycling process. The tank was running for about 2 days before adding 5 damsels to start the cycling process. Upon adding the fish, my clear water became milky cloudy over night. I am aware of bacterial outbreaks, new tank syndrome, etc... but I am surprised that it can get that cloudy in just 8 hours. Tank has been cloudy for 2 days now and no signs of clearing. I was told to NOT do any partial water changes as this will delay the cycling process. My question is this: Is it normal for my tank to get very cloudy after adding damsels over night? Only filtration I have is a Emperor Bio Wheel (the biggest they sell). Also, what is a good inexpensive HOT protein skimmer that you can recommend? Thanks

07-28-2005, 12:32 PM	#2
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Aqua C Remora and Red Sea Prizm skimmers are pretty nice for HOB skimmers. As for the cloudiness I have no idea but we really don't recommend using fish to cycle a system since your LR or a piece of dead shrimp will get the process started without causing harm to a living animal or your wallet. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

07-28-2005, 01:13 PM	#4
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	All you really need is something to get the bacteria goin. Die off from LR, rotting shrimp or fish crap will all do it along with quite a few other options but two of them are much more humane. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

07-28-2005, 02:38 PM	#6
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	No in fact if you wait to add LR until after your system has cycled depending on if the rock has been fully cured or not you may have another cycle. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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joecon Tenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 62	is it too late to add live rock? do i need to wait for the cycle to finish before i can add live rock? Thanks

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