Did all my critters die?

[Melonbob]

I had alot of nighttime critters when I first started cycling my tank. Stuff that was pretty small but would actually leave trails on my sand come morning. Now I can't find anything. No trails, I've even checked out with a flashlight at night and can't find anything other than this one little snail type critter with no shell that is occasionally stuck to my glass come morning. No longer than 1/4". Could they have all died? And if so, can I go to my lfs and get more without having to buy more rock? I'd also like to set up this 6 gallon eclipse I have lying around to grow more and perhaps cure the occasional chunk of rock to build up the rest of my reef slowly. Is there any problem to doing this?

 

[reeffreak]

Some could of died during the cycle.They will come back in time.

Sure,use the 6gal.to cure rocks and grow pods if you like.

 

[Bifferwine]

I agree with Freak. Likey died off due to ammonia and nitrites during the cycle. But some survived, I promise. They'll be back. Give them some time.

 

[Bifferwine]

That, or your fish just ate them.

 

[bobby]

They died or found good homes were they may hide for awhile.

 

[yote]

The ammonia probably killed off some of em.But a lot em just went deep inside the rock.

 

[RigoSharon]

after the cycle is completed some will come back..hungrier!!...you will be pleased to see the wonderfull things that will bloom from the rocks!!

 

[Alexander]

how long has your tank been up and running. I would say cycle too. do you have any fish yet. there are lots of fish that will eat them

 

[Melonbob]

When I started the cycle my lfs gave me a scoop of "grunge" from the bottom of one of his established tanks, thats where I got the bulk of my critters. My LR is gorgeous, but there did not seem to be a whole lot of "life" on it. I'm wondering if my I should get another scoop from my lfs, or even see if he sells pods to seed the tank again.

 

[Alexander]

most lfs sell pods they come in a bottle and there are hundreds.

 

[Bifferwine]

If you want to speed things up, get some more of that grunge. But if you're patient, they'll come back anyways. I wouldn't spend the $25 on the bottle of pods for that. They're expensive.

 

[Melonbob]

Cool, I'll ask for another baggie of grunge. Called and it seems like he's closed on Sundays now anyways

 

[reeffreak]

Grunge?
Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins were two of my fav from that era.

 

[Melonbob]

Pearl Jam and Soundgarden!

Actually, I'm a little bit older than that, more of a Metallica/GNR type of guy.....~~q:

 

[Bifferwine]

Don't forget Stone Temple Pilots...

 

[Melonbob]

I saw STP, Foo Fighters and Treble Charger all play in a private bash for 500 at a bar here about 10 years ago. Good times

 

[Namor]

Dont' forget the Breeders, any band with Frank Black rocks

 

[reeffreak]

When was Stone Temple Pilots considered grunge?

 

[Bifferwine]

They were of that same era. Early 90's. I guess they were as much grunge as Smashing Pumpkins were. Which they were not.

 

[reeffreak]

Smashing Pumpkins was grunge dang it!I should know,I'm old!