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December 22nd, 2007, 11:43 PM
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options on cycling
this is my second tank im starting. the first one was a few years back and was fish only. my new tank is 55gallon and was wondering if its a good idea to buy all the live rock and live sand at once and use it to cycle the tank. i dont want fish in the tank. once the cycle is done i will be buying reef safe fish. i planned on getting around 60lbs. of sand and 50lbs. of cured rock. will the initial amnonia spike hurt anything in the sand or rocks. thanks for your help..... the not so new newbie.
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December 23rd, 2007, 12:56 AM
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Re: options on cycling
Having all cured rock and live sand will either speed up the cycle(you may even miss it) or instantly cycle a tank.I use all cured rock and 20% live sand and the cycle took a little over a week.Ammonia will kill some critters but many will survive.
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December 23rd, 2007, 01:10 AM
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Re: options on cycling
how often do i run the skimmer. hours per day???
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December 23rd, 2007, 01:15 AM
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Re: options on cycling
I run mine 24/7 as most on here do.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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December 23rd, 2007, 01:19 AM
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Re: options on cycling
even during the cycle? sorry for the stupid questions. its been awhile and thanks for the help.
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December 23rd, 2007, 01:20 AM
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Re: options on cycling
yeah I run my skimmer 24/7 as well. what kind of lighting do you have?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef (Zoas, Candy Cane, some softys, BTA, 2 false percs, 1 royal gramma, 1 cleaner shrimp) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since May 2007 Other Intrests: Baseball
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December 23rd, 2007, 01:21 AM
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Re: options on cycling
Most skimmers need a break in period so yeah,start it right away.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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December 23rd, 2007, 04:53 AM
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Re: options on cycling
Hi! I would run the skimmer 24/7. Adding all the rock at the same time is a good idea. It will cycle your tank for you.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 23rd, 2007, 08:43 AM
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Re: options on cycling
I added live sand and cured rock and added my fish and corals the same day. NO cycle. Don't turn on your lights for a while, you don't need to unless you want a lot of algae to grow while you are waiting for your tank to cycle.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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