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Cycle question

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Sue M, Dec 30, 2015.

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  1. Jan 2, 2016 #21
    Sue M Waterloo, IA

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    The sooner its done the better. Almost makes me not want shrimp!
     
  2. Jan 2, 2016 #22
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    are you monitoring your ammonia > nitrite > nitrate?
    What are your levels?
     
  3. Jan 2, 2016 #23
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    During this process check you levels. And one it breaks down pull them out.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2016 #24
    Sue M Waterloo, IA

    Sue M

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    Going to check them in the morning.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2016 #25
    Sue M Waterloo, IA

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    Ph is 7.8
    Ammonia 2 ppm
    Nitrite .5 ppm
    Nitrate 10 ppm

    Take the shrimp out?
     
  6. Jan 3, 2016 #26
    Sue M Waterloo, IA

    Sue M

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    Ph 7.8
    Ammonia 2
    Nitrite .5
    Nitrate 10
     
  7. Jan 3, 2016 #27
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    Yes, pull them out, pop on the skimmer, and let it ride!
     
  8. Jan 3, 2016 #28
    Sue M Waterloo, IA

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    Ugh that was gross!
     
  9. Jan 3, 2016 #29
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

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    Lol....
     
  10. Jan 3, 2016 #30
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Looks like you're on the way. Let it run it's coarse. Patience is virtue in the reefkeeping world.
     
  11. Jan 3, 2016 #31
    xroads La Porte City, IA

    xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    now if you get a cup of sand, or even grunge out of peoples filter socks you can get some good plankton going as well
     
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