When do i add clean up Crew

Thizzelle686 · 01/21/2009, 11:19 PM

If i just started cycling my tank today with cured rock when should i begin to add my clean up crew?

socalchris · 01/21/2009, 11:28 PM

don't add clean up crew until nitrates are 0. inverts don't like nitrates.

Michael · 01/22/2009, 09:20 AM

when your ammonia and nitrite have been 0 for 2 to 3 days, do a 20% water change to dilute the nitrate which will have formed during the cycle, then a day or so later it will be fine to add some snails, in your 29 3-4 to start and make sure you acclimatise them properly, if you put them in too fast they wont last long, good luck

reefworm · 01/22/2009, 11:09 AM

check with http://reefcleaners.org go to the custom cleanup crew link and answer the questions. they'll get back to you with a recommendation. let them know you've just cycled and livestock is not in yet. they know their stuff and prices are very reasonable.

01/21/2009, 11:19 PM	#1
Thizzelle686 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Monterey, Ca Posts: 210	When do i add clean up Crew If i just started cycling my tank today with cured rock when should i begin to add my clean up crew?

01/22/2009, 09:20 AM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	when your ammonia and nitrite have been 0 for 2 to 3 days, do a 20% water change to dilute the nitrate which will have formed during the cycle, then a day or so later it will be fine to add some snails, in your 29 3-4 to start and make sure you acclimatise them properly, if you put them in too fast they wont last long, good luck __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/22/2009, 11:09 AM	#4
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	check with http://reefcleaners.org go to the custom cleanup crew link and answer the questions. they'll get back to you with a recommendation. let them know you've just cycled and livestock is not in yet. they know their stuff and prices are very reasonable. __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

01/21/2009, 11:28 PM	#2
socalchris Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 761	don't add clean up crew until nitrates are 0. inverts don't like nitrates.