12 Gallon FOWLR for My Dad

[dcantucson]

Nice and clear!

 

[mikewurtz]

Okay, I've been doing water tests every few days now and I'm a little surprised by the results . . .

5/23 : Amm. .5 ppm ( did not test for Nitrites or Nitrates )
5/24 : Amm. .5 ppm ( did not test for Nitrites or Nitrates )
5/27 : Amm. 0 ppm ; Nitrites 0 ppm ; Nitrates 10 ppm
5/28 : Amm. 0 ppm ; Nitrites 0 ppm ; Nitrates 5 ppm

Is it possible my cycle is finishing already? Or can I expect another ammonia spike? How long should I wait with results like these to insure my cycle is complete?

 

[the reef kid]

If you bought your live rock cured, there is a good chance that your tank will cycle that quick, or there is a chance that it won't have to cycle at all. The only reason a FOWLR has to cycle is because of all of the little critters that died in transit cause an ammonia spike, and you have to wait for that spike to dissapate.

 

[yote]

+1 Kid

I'd give it another week just to make sure.Then I'd say it'd be safe to add something.

 

[PRC]

Is your dad getting excited about the tank? You should hook him up with an account on LR too.

 

[mikewurtz]

He actually doesn't know yet. It's a Father's Day gift.

I just read your post Yote ... after I added a few new editions.

Speaking of which:

 

[yote]

Nice additions.:D

 

[the reef kid]

I love the little mithrax crab, be sure he gets enough to eat though. What else do you plan on getting?

 

[mikewurtz]

I'm also gonna add a firefish and a few snails.