Finally im cycled!

aquarimum · 12-18-2011, 04:07 AM

Ive been cycling my tank now for 3 weeks and today my readings were ammonia 0 nitrites 0 and nitrates 8. Ive had a group of 10 neon tetras in there and I think it might be time for them to get a few more friends in the tank. Im very excited..I was thinking of adding some a few corys and maybe some platys from my fírst tank. Cant wait to see their reaction to their new huge home. Is my choice of fish ok? I plan on getting more fish gradually...dont want to upset my balance. Going to get an air pump today before I put them in.

jrman83 · 12-18-2011, 08:06 AM

Cool. How did you get a nitrate level of 8? If using strips, I would verify with a liquid test. Strips are very well known for being inaccurate and if you test directly after a water change your readings can be misleading.

aquarimum · 12-18-2011, 08:12 AM

Just did a liquid test...its now 10. Is that good or bad? Im confused now maybe im not cycled :(( Thanks Ben. The original test I did was just one of those 3 in one tests. Obviously not very accurate wont be using those again! Havent done a water change for a few days should I do one before I put more fish in?

jrman83 · 12-18-2011, 08:41 AM

As long as you are 0 on ammonia and nitrite you should be fine. The nitrate level is nothing to worry about unless it starts to get too high. 10 is good. Should be kept in the <40ppm range, optimally. Water change is your choice....

aquarimum · 12-18-2011, 10:14 AM

Have put off my fish increase as I didnt get to the store for my air pump. Will have to wait till tomorrow now but Ive done a 10% water change to be on the safe side.

Summer · 12-18-2011, 12:16 PM

congrats on being cycled! always a happy day :D

SuckMyCichlids · 12-19-2011, 03:39 AM

congrats on being cycled, how big is your tank?

aquarimum · 12-19-2011, 05:18 AM

Its 200 liters not massive but not small either.

peediedj · 12-21-2011, 01:14 PM

i thought it took a minimum of 6 weeks to cycle??

aquarimum · 12-22-2011, 02:26 AM

Yes thats what I thought but I did use an old filter sponge and some gravel from the old tank so maybe that helped.

SuckMyCichlids · 12-22-2011, 02:30 AM

theres no set schedule as to how long a tank takes to cycle, it could take 1 week, or it could take 2 months, it's a tossup, the only thing you really can do is try to give it a bump start.

jrman83 · 12-22-2011, 04:25 AM

My kid's tank (75g) cycled in 27 days, with fish and nothing from an established tank. Some take over 3 months, but most go 6-8wks if you use fish and you don't already have some seeded material.

aquarimum · 12-22-2011, 01:15 PM

I agree the amount of time it takes varies alot. My tank is cycled but there will no more fish in there for a while cause I have an outbreak of ich in the big tank :(

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aquarimum Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 113 Name: Karen Location: South Sweden Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 13 Times Said "Thanks" 107 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Finally im cycled! Ive been cycling my tank now for 3 weeks and today my readings were ammonia 0 nitrites 0 and nitrates 8. Ive had a group of 10 neon tetras in there and I think it might be time for them to get a few more friends in the tank. Im very excited..I was thinking of adding some a few corys and maybe some platys from my fírst tank. Cant wait to see their reaction to their new huge home. Is my choice of fish ok? I plan on getting more fish gradually...dont want to upset my balance. Going to get an air pump today before I put them in. __________________ thanks Karen 200 liter tank, jbl canister filter, hydor external inline heater containing: 3 dalmation sailfin mollies 2 saffron balloon mollies 3 sunset platies 10 neon tetras 4 male guppies 3 panda corys 2 spotted corys 2 leopard plecos (rehoming soon) 2 mosaic gouramis 3 dwarf gourami 5 pink tetra 5 glass catfish 40 liter with 7 molly fry and a bumblebee shrimp :fish

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aquarimum Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 113 Name: Karen Location: South Sweden Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 13 Times Said "Thanks" 107 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Finally im cycled! Yes thats what I thought but I did use an old filter sponge and some gravel from the old tank so maybe that helped. __________________ thanks Karen 200 liter tank, jbl canister filter, hydor external inline heater containing: 3 dalmation sailfin mollies 2 saffron balloon mollies 3 sunset platies 10 neon tetras 4 male guppies 3 panda corys 2 spotted corys 2 leopard plecos (rehoming soon) 2 mosaic gouramis 3 dwarf gourami 5 pink tetra 5 glass catfish 40 liter with 7 molly fry and a bumblebee shrimp :fish

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aquarimum Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 113 Name: Karen Location: South Sweden Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 13 Times Said "Thanks" 107 Times Was Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Finally im cycled! I agree the amount of time it takes varies alot. My tank is cycled but there will no more fish in there for a while cause I have an outbreak of ich in the big tank :( __________________ thanks Karen 200 liter tank, jbl canister filter, hydor external inline heater containing: 3 dalmation sailfin mollies 2 saffron balloon mollies 3 sunset platies 10 neon tetras 4 male guppies 3 panda corys 2 spotted corys 2 leopard plecos (rehoming soon) 2 mosaic gouramis 3 dwarf gourami 5 pink tetra 5 glass catfish 40 liter with 7 molly fry and a bumblebee shrimp :fish

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