keiko Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi every one!!, i usually have fresh water tank for more than 20 years and i swich my aquarium in saltwater thank, first of all i know is very diferent than freshwater, then i have to do some stuff every week. But my questions are, can somebody help me how do i know when the bacteriological cicle is done?, how i know that? (i all ready set up the aquarium a week ago), second, if i can add a fish right now, what is the perfect one to beggin and how do i post to introduce into the aquarium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hozer21 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Well its just like freshwater cycle about 6 weeks or so and one of the best fish to start out with are damsel there the most hardy of the saltwater fish and welcome aboard and if you have any question and what not feel free to pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Hi and welcome, There is many factors in cycling your tank Rock, live cured dry from an established tank? Sand? I used everything live from long cycled tanks which can shorten cycle time some. You could use a piece of shrimp to start the bacteria growing. Many folks will give you other ideas than using fish to start your your cycle. It is really old school way. But some do still do it. Beckie Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Welcome to the site. Test your water and the normal cycle is the same as fresh as Hozer noted, I think (sorry its been to long) its Nitrite, ammonia then nitrate??? anyway yes its usually a month to 6 weeks. I also did fresh than brackish then salt-its all the same as far as the cycle and introduction of livestock. Add a fish and wait until the bacteria can adjust and then its safe to add another. I’d wait at least a few weeks between new additions (minimum ). One important thing is a good test kit(s) Salifert and elos are the top of the line and produce accurate results. make sure you have a refractometer vs the hydrometer and ask a lot of questions. Good luck and enjoy Patience is KEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I believe its ammonia nitrite and then nitrate Brad :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold B Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Test your Ammonia and Nitrite levels when they are at 0 then you may add life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I believe its ammonia nitrite and then nitrate Brad :P Ya you are right, hey you forget those trival things after a few years or you get to be my age-(whistle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Dude, quit foolin, you know it aint your age :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Sorry can't say anything your not a cowboys fan....lol. Good to see you on here posting. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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