phuakl Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi, I just measure the water parameter just now (5th day). GH: 180 ppm (mg/L) KH: 180 ppm (mg/L) pH: 8 NO2: 0 ppm (mg/L) NO3: 20 ppm (mg/L) Ammonia:0 ppm (mg/L) First day: I put live sand, live rock into the tank. Using the NSW from LSF. Second day: I have added fish food into the tank. The ammonia level doesn't look normal as i expected. I thought there will be a increase in ammonia. Any advise on this situation? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi, You mentioned you added fish food, are they pellets, fresh or frozen? Adding fresh or frozen food such as mysis and brine shrimp will help in the cycling of the tank. As the food decomposes, it will create a ammonia spike thereby kick start the cycling process. I have once register a spike only on the 8-9 days after adding a fresh shrimp from the market. HTH Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi Phua, my tank is into its 2nd week. The NO2 tends to raise later, hence, just hang on to it. Once the NO2 goes down, NO3 will go up and soon cycling will be done. Patience! I too having hard time controlling. Cheers, Ten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted February 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2010 Like I previously mentioned, bcos u used live sand, live rocks, nsw and dose bac; ure readings might not register. Recommend u do as bro gouldian suggested and see if u still register an ammonia spike. If your bacteria is already esablished, then will not see ammonia and no2 spike. Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuakl Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi, You mentioned you added fish food, are they pellets, fresh or frozen? Adding fresh or frozen food such as mysis and brine shrimp will help in the cycling of the tank. As the food decomposes, it will create a ammonia spike thereby kick start the cycling process. I have once register a spike only on the 8-9 days after adding a fresh shrimp from the market. HTH I added dry fish food..not really in pellet form. I just add in a tiny bit. Do you suggest that i should add in more of it into the tank. Shrimps are qutie during this period..haha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuakl Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Like I previously mentioned, bcos u used live sand, live rocks, nsw and dose bac; ure readings might not register. Recommend u do as bro gouldian suggested and see if u still register an ammonia spike. If your bacteria is already esablished, then will not see ammonia and no2 spike. Thanks. Any way to find out if the bacteria is established? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted February 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2010 I added dry fish food..not really in pellet form. I just add in a tiny bit. Do you suggest that i should add in more of it into the tank. Shrimps are qutie during this period..haha.. Get the frozen mysis or brine shrimp and dump 1 cube in your tank. Should do the trick... Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuakl Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi Phua, my tank is into its 2nd week. The NO2 tends to raise later, hence, just hang on to it.Once the NO2 goes down, NO3 will go up and soon cycling will be done. Patience! I too having hard time controlling. Cheers, Ten Thanks Ten.. Haha.. I just thought something might be wrong with the parameter so that i can reatified the situtation. Don't worry.. i will add in any LS after previous mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member comycus Posted February 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks. Any way to find out if the bacteria is established? lol when u register zero ammonia and nitrites constantly. Quote My old 3ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member qwertman321 Posted February 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2010 Juz wanna ask if u throw too much market prawn ( lets say 2 feet tank ,10 whole prawn )for cycling will there be any harm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Juz wanna ask if u throw too much market prawn ( lets say 2 feet tank ,10 whole prawn )for cycling will there be any harm? Yes, your tank will smell like a rubbish bin! The bacteria we are used too in our tank will not be able to handle that much ANN and will be overwhelm. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted February 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yes, your tank will smell like a rubbish bin! The bacteria we are used too in our tank will not be able to handle that much ANN and will be overwhelm. hehe... Bacteria will be Pui pUi or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 hehe... Bacteria will be Pui pUi or not My personal believe the strains of bacteria will crashed and then follow by a bloom of other strains of bacteria that thrive in higher nutrients environment. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tench1 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 LOLZ, too Many prawns la....1 x market prawn already over kill....Dont waste the good prawns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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