Gladfelter's 125 Build-"In the Beginning"

[Gladfelter]

Ok, I've been cycling for only 11 days and I tested today.

No ammonia
No Nitrite
20ppm Nitrate

Anyone else ever had a cycle that fast? I used and entire pack of frozen brine shrimp to start the cycle and then another 8 cubes this past sunday

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[Rob.D]

Matt did you use all live rock?

 

[Gladfelter]

Yep

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[Gladfelter]

It's been in bins for about a year. In water with heater and powerhead. And 140 lbs live sand.

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[Rob.D]

It's been in bins for about a year. In water with heater and powerhead. And 140 lbs live sand.

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When I set up my 30 cube, I started with all live rock and Live sand, it took about 7 days for the cycle to complete. I did wait another week before I added any livestock to the tank. I also dosed Microbacter7 during the cycle.

 

[Engloid]

Did the live rock also have some kind of air source during that time? Ive cycled tanks fast but the bacteria count will be based on available foodsource..so I would add fish slowly.

 

[Gladfelter]

I'm probably gonna wait a bit for live stock. Id try a clown first but I wanna get a pair of designer clowns so I wouldn't risk them this early

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[EvilMel]

Did the live rock also have some kind of air source during that time? Ive cycled tanks fast but the bacteria count will be based on available foodsource..so I would add fish slowly.

I agree with Spencer!
*shocking*
Hah hah.

I think everyone would agree to add fish slowly. Glad that's your plan.

 

[Gladfelter]

Well I'm definitely not risking my corals yet lol. Plus the lights aren't on yet.

 

[Gladfelter]

Added my first fish today. A Harptail Blenny. Can't get a good pic so here's an internet pic.

 

[Rob.D]

Nice Matt.

 

[EvilMel]

Blennies are awesome. I might have gone with a bit less sensitive of a species though (for the first fish). But it's probably fine.

 

[Gladfelter]

It's a tank raised from SA so he should be ok. He is good this morning. I didn't want to put something in that I can't get out.

 

[Gladfelter]

Harptail Blenny is doing great!

 

[EvilMel]

Ohh! That's really good news!! yaaaaaay!

 

[NanoPoseidon]

Im really glad you weren't naked taking the photo... :fear:Your blenny might have been put.... ahem... in a precarious position.... :rofl:

 

[Gladfelter]

God I probably wrote three responses and each time I just thought "Ya they will have to delete that" lol

 

[Gladfelter]

Lol man I just looked at that pic on the computer instead of my phone lol. Wow

 

[NanoPoseidon]

Hahaha!

 

[gmoney243]

Dang you really love your fish dont ya!!!!