Before you put corals into a new tank? Do you wait until the cycle is done?
Before you put corals into a new tank? Do you wait until the cycle is done?
Last edited by Rabidgoose; 03-10-2011 at 02:50 PM.
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yea miz u want everythhing to be done because adding coral adds waste witch will cause nirates and amona to go back up so u want them at 0 so it dont go to high
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yep let the cycle finish..one thing you can do it use some water out of lil miz when you do a water change.
Rick
I figured as much~just notice others putting them in way before the cycle's through. Not that I'm going to, was just wondering why others might not wait.
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I recommend waiting around 6-10 weeks, for the nitrogen cycle, the diatom bloom, and the ugly (algea) stage to finish. I normally see the entire process last 6 weeks, if your lucky, and over 3 months if your not.
Although I have at times not practiced what I preached- this is the guideline I try to adhere to, when I have the luxury of choice.