Braeden's 22 Gallon SPS Dominated Cube

Nano · #1 03-29-2012, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquaticguy11

There was an instant cycle from adding the 40lbs. of live sand. The Nitrates looked like this for the first 5 days

Day 1: 3ppm
Day 2: 2ppm
Day 3: 2ppm
Day 4: 1ppm
Day 5: 0ppm

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this is a full cycle, right?

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Aquaticguy11 · #2 03-29-2012, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano

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This was just showing the first 5 days of testing. Today is day 58 and the nitrates are still undetectable. Sorry for the confusion.

Nano · #3 03-29-2012, 03:33 AM

LOL no worries were just trying to make sure you don't suffer the same fate as some. Any live rock? It can take months or even years for dry rock to become truly live

Aquaticguy11 · #4 03-29-2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nano

LOL no worries were just trying to make sure you don't suffer the same fate as some. Any live rock? It can take months or even years for dry rock to become truly live

Thank you for your concern. No live rock yet but my uncle is coming down from Vancouver next weekend with a nice piece from J&L. This will probably do a good job of seeding the tank.