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#11
May 2nd, 2007, 12:48 AM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
Thats the hardest part of this hobby.I hate waiting.
When the ammonia and nitrites are 0,just do 10 or 15% water change and add a clean up crew. Just dont add to many at once,kinda use the algae as a guide as to how many of what to add. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing 
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#12
May 3rd, 2007, 08:13 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
Man I Am Glad That I Have Patience!!!!! Seems Like Everything Just Is At A Stand Still. I Have Been Adding About A Gallon Of Purified Water Every 3 Days Or So But All My Numbers Are Staying The Same.
Ammonia = 0 Nitrtate = 1.5 Or So And Nitrites= 1.5-2.0 Maybe Its Mt Test Kit I Will Have To Check It Out???????? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 35 gallon hex,40 lbs base rock, 5 lbs of tonga 15 LBS FIJI LR ,live sand,CSS 65,koralia 1,maxi 400 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: started MAY 2007 !!!!!!!! Other Intrests: HUNTING,FISHING,PLAYING GUITAR,VIDEO GAMING
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May 3rd, 2007, 08:44 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
probably what your tank needs ray is a boost...if it was me...ill add some cleaning crue..inverts...and coral banded shrimp..that will help the cycle..in mine it did....
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May 3rd, 2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
I Thinking About That , But I Dont Want To Lose Any Animals If My Nitrits Are Too High.....
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 35 gallon hex,40 lbs base rock, 5 lbs of tonga 15 LBS FIJI LR ,live sand,CSS 65,koralia 1,maxi 400 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: started MAY 2007 !!!!!!!! Other Intrests: HUNTING,FISHING,PLAYING GUITAR,VIDEO GAMING
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May 3rd, 2007, 11:10 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
Have your LFS test your water,just to double check your test kit.I have known of them being way off.
I take in a cup full of water about once a month and let the store check it. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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May 3rd, 2007, 11:13 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
What brand test kit do you use? im using Mardel, anyone had good or bad experience with that brand?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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May 3rd, 2007, 11:20 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
It could possibly be your test kit.Inverts are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite so wait until your sure they are at zero.I found that live bacteria culture that you can buy at the LFS can help boost the nitrifying bacteria population in new setups.Since your cycle is almost complete,its probably not worth it.
Did your add more live rock?If so,that might prolong the cycle. Good Luck and try to be patient(I know its hard)
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May 3rd, 2007, 11:30 PM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
I'm not familiar with the Mardel test kit.I have two separate test kits an API and RedSea.The Salifert test kits are widely considered the best.IMO,stay away from the test strips,they are highly inaccurate...stick to the liquid test kits.
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#19
May 4th, 2007, 01:34 AM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
FIGURES......... I'M USING TEST STRIPS lol ..... I THINK IM ALMOST THER GUYS. TESTED TODAY WHEN I GOT HOME FROM WHORK AND THE NITRITES ARE ALMOST DOWN TO ZERO. THIS IS MY FIRST MARINE TANK SO IM BEING VERY CAUTIOUS !!!!!!!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 35 gallon hex,40 lbs base rock, 5 lbs of tonga 15 LBS FIJI LR ,live sand,CSS 65,koralia 1,maxi 400 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: started MAY 2007 !!!!!!!! Other Intrests: HUNTING,FISHING,PLAYING GUITAR,VIDEO GAMING
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#20
May 4th, 2007, 02:30 AM
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Re: Still Cycling?????
Mardel are test strips too, i'll have my water tested by the LFS when i go in tomorrow and compare to what my test strips read.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 72 bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 year Other Intrests: Fish, Cars, Computers, Camping
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