cycling

[d2hpeter]

I had previously used OceanFree A-Z Super Beneficial bacteria to jump start my FW tanks.
According to the usage instruction it is supposedly can be used for SW too.
is it advisable to add some into my newly setup SW tank [just sand only].

[benny]

Hi Peter,

One of my friend Edwin used market prawns if I remember correctly. Seems to work fine, especially if it's just sand only at this point in time.

Cheers,

[d2hpeter]

Hi Peter,

One of my friend Edwin used market prawns if I remember correctly. Seems to work fine, especially if it's just sand only at this point in time.

Cheers,

good idea, will cut a small pcs of the prawn from my fridge and dump it in

[BFG]

If you plan to cycle the tank, it is advisable to cycle it with the addition of live rock.

[solonavi]

Ya. U need LR to cycle. Else when u add the LRs later, it will go into another cycle. I used market prawn to kick start too. Some ppl has even tried urine. lol

JC

[d2hpeter]

Ya. U need LR to cycle. Else when u add the LRs later, it will go into another cycle. I used market prawn to kick start too. Some ppl has even tried urine. lol

JC

URINE! gush! i thot urea is toxic?

[solonavi]

Dun know man. Dun try it. The concept came based on urine containing high quantity of Ammonia. lol

JC

[benny]

Some ppl has even tried urine. lol

EEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

[d2hpeter]

i hv put in the prawn, just a small pcs, after half day, the water turns slightly cloudy and has got a slight foul smell.
is it ok?

[Darylyap]

Hi peter, are you on DSB or undergravel?
Think you should bury the prawn in the substrate...

[Darylyap]

Ya. U need LR to cycle. Else when u add the LRs later, it will go into another cycle. I used market prawn to kick start too. Some ppl has even tried urine. lol

JC

hahaha... champion...!!!

[solonavi]

i hv put in the prawn, just a small pcs, after half day, the water turns slightly cloudy and has got a slight foul smell.
is it ok?

Actually, a very small piece is needed. IF the foul smell gets to strong, juz proceed to do water change.

Cheers
JC

[d2hpeter]

Actually, a very small piece is needed. IF the foul smell gets to strong, juz proceed to do water change.

Cheers
JC

Hv taken it out already.
is it ok to let the tank to continue w/o water change? intend to put in the LRs this wkends.

[solonavi]

Sure if u can tolerate the smell. But try to get the LRs asap. Cos they are where the bacteria will be "housing" in. Since most LRs in LFS are un-cycling, u will get another ammonia spike when u add them in.

JC

[d2hpeter]

Sure if u can tolerate the smell. But try to get the LRs asap. Cos they are where the bacteria will be "housing" in. Since most LRs in LFS are un-cycling, u will get another ammonia spike when u add them in.

JC

i thot the sand would also house most of the bac? maybe 30%??

[solonavi]

I beleive some of the aerobic bacteria do stay in the sand bed but if u are using a DSB, it will mostly only anaerobic bacteria.

JC

[d2hpeter]

have put in the LRs yesterday
The water turned crystal clear this morning when i got to office.

[solonavi]

Cool! Wait 4 another 3weeks and u can start putting in one fish at a time.

Cheers
JC

[Darylyap]

hi peter we wil be waiting to see pics of your office tank.
tank in office comes "free" with chiller... thanks to the landlord

[d2hpeter]

Cool! Wait 4 another 3weeks and u can start putting in one fish at a time.

Cheers
JC

mine is pico lah, about 4 gal only. Most probably one fish only