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08-17-2004, 11:51 PM
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Just Moved In
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Cycling question
I have been cycling my tank for about 3 weeks now and about 4 days ago brown algae has started to grow all over. I am not using LR but ammonia has dropped to zero but nitrite is at .25. And i didn't think that my tank was done cycling until nitrite went to zero but i just read something that made me think that i was done. Does that algae growth just come with the cycling process or what? And should i leave it alone of should i remove it? And am i getting close to the end of the cycling process?
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08-18-2004, 12:14 AM
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Welcome to REEFLAND.COM squiggz98!
What are you using to cycle the tank with? Brown algae is common for a salt tank to have, especially in the beginning. You can get a clean up crew once your tank is cycled. Depending on what you are using to cycle it with, the general rule of thumb is 4-6 weeks for completion. Live rock is best to have for handling bio loads, but as long as you have a good filtration system you should be fine. HTH Mike |
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08-18-2004, 12:26 AM
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I am using substrate from an established saltwater tank as well as live sand.
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08-18-2004, 12:37 AM
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Do you have a test kit to see where all the parameters are in the cycle? I would test it to see where it stands. It might still be in the cycle process. I would even consider throwing in a piece of raw shrimp to help the cycle process as well. It sounds like your off to a good start though.
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08-18-2004, 12:43 AM
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i work in a seafood restrauant so any raw dead shrimp? does it matter if it has its shell on or off?
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08-18-2004, 12:44 AM
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08-18-2004, 12:49 AM
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When I set mine up 6 months ago, I just bought a piece from the grocery store. I would peel it before dropping it in.
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08-18-2004, 01:51 AM
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brown algae is normal.....
shrimp is a good idea.. why no live rock? that would be a better investment.......
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