When to add clean up crew
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BigBlue187
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Well after reading Chrisstie's post I did alot more looking around and read alot more about what I need to do.
I started a tank to cure all of my live rock befor I put in my main tank. I will be going out Wensday to get me a test kit and the rest of the time I will just sit back and wait.
Just to let everybody know the clownfish is doing great hes eating good and he looks happy so I think thats a good start to a great hobby.
Thanks agian to everyone who posted.
P.S. Well keep everybody posted through out my progress.
I started a tank to cure all of my live rock befor I put in my main tank. I will be going out Wensday to get me a test kit and the rest of the time I will just sit back and wait.
Just to let everybody know the clownfish is doing great hes eating good and he looks happy so I think thats a good start to a great hobby.
Thanks agian to everyone who posted.
P.S. Well keep everybody posted through out my progress.
chrisstie
Premium Member
I am so glad to hear I can help. I could write a novel sometimes I think because theres so much to learn you literally find out somethign new every day!
It sounds like you're on a much more stable start and am very glad to hear your clown is doing well. i can't wait to eventually get a pair for my tank!
Looking forward to your progress, too!
It sounds like you're on a much more stable start and am very glad to hear your clown is doing well. i can't wait to eventually get a pair for my tank!
Looking forward to your progress, too!
BigBlue187
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Well its been two weeks and every thing is going great. I tested my water and this is what it read:
Nitrite:0ppm
Nitrate:0ppm
Ammonia:0ppm
PH:8.2
Is it possible for my nano to cycle in just two weeks?
How long sould I wait until I can get some shrimp. Cause what the plan is to get some shrimp wait a couple weeks then a clean up crew then wait a couple more weeks then try one of the easier corals. Last but not least I would like to get a small gobie.
One last question the live rock I''m buying is coming out of already cycled tanks so do I still need to cure them or would they already be cured coming out of a cycled tank?
I think that is all questions for right now Thanks
Nitrite:0ppm
Nitrate:0ppm
Ammonia:0ppm
PH:8.2
Is it possible for my nano to cycle in just two weeks?
How long sould I wait until I can get some shrimp. Cause what the plan is to get some shrimp wait a couple weeks then a clean up crew then wait a couple more weeks then try one of the easier corals. Last but not least I would like to get a small gobie.
One last question the live rock I''m buying is coming out of already cycled tanks so do I still need to cure them or would they already be cured coming out of a cycled tank?
I think that is all questions for right now
Thanks
zoomfish1
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Sounds like the rock is already cured if it's been in the other tank for a few weeks or longer. As far as the amount of rock needed, the recommendation is 1 1/2 lb per gallon, so about 20 lbs would do. That will provide enough natural filtration in your 14g.
Water looks great, just don't forget the water changes on a reg basis for the best results.
I would prob wait another week on the shrimp. If params stay like you posted above, then you should be plenty safe to add a shrimp or two.
Keep in mind that the algea blooms haven't started yet. 1st will prob be a brown algea called diatoms, then a green algea, maybe hair algea or similiar. Prob a perfect time to add some snails would be when the first algea bloom occurs. This will give them something to feed on.
That should keep you going for a few more weeks.
Water looks great, just don't forget the water changes on a reg basis for the best results.
I would prob wait another week on the shrimp. If params stay like you posted above, then you should be plenty safe to add a shrimp or two.
Keep in mind that the algea blooms haven't started yet. 1st will prob be a brown algea called diatoms, then a green algea, maybe hair algea or similiar. Prob a perfect time to add some snails would be when the first algea bloom occurs. This will give them something to feed on.
That should keep you going for a few more weeks.
BigBlue187
New member
Ya I'm going through the brown algae stage now.
