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03/06/2011, 08:26 PM
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Two questions - Almost finished with cycle
I'm almost done with my cycle. My ammonia is at 0. My nitrite is at .2 and my nitrate is at .7.
If I add more live sand, will that make my cycle start over? I'm thinking that I may need more sand in my tank. I only have one hermit crab right now. Should I put in more CUC?
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03/06/2011, 08:32 PM
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It will cause a small mini cycle but I think you will have enough nitrifying bacteria to convert it into nitrate very quickly.
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03/06/2011, 08:40 PM
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http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=aLNj-JxYigM
Check out this link about a shallow sand bed. |
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03/06/2011, 08:55 PM
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cats and large squashes
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I wouldn't waste money on more live sand. Just add some dry sand - it should not affect your cycle.
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03/06/2011, 09:00 PM
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I would wait on the clean up crew since you don't have anything for them to clean up. Might want to wait a few months or so |
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03/06/2011, 09:04 PM
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03/06/2011, 09:20 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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+1 dry sand and no cycles
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03/06/2011, 09:43 PM
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