my smelly tank

knap_123 · 09/20/2012, 02:13 PM

ok, the shrimp i put in my 12 gal dx is turning the water pretty funky!! i have this new tank veside the bed so i can enjoy it at night. now my wifes been pretty patient with me on cost and my obsession but i think i'm starting to push my luck. she asked me yesterday what the smell was and i played dumb. today its a little worse if i open the lid. the shrimps still in there also. been in for 3 days. i have some carbon and rock in the back. i used all dry goods as well. havent checked any readings cause i dont have any test supplies yet. i just figured i'd let it cycle for a few weeks or so then test it. but i do have some pillow stuffing. i want to use this and at least try and clen the water up some. do i use it straight or is a basket or bag nessary? i have some old jogging pants with nylon liner i can use. or a laundry bag from dollor tree i can cut. and shouald i remove the shrimp?

PR_Reefer · 09/20/2012, 02:19 PM

I used this method a long time ago... If I'm not wrong you only need the shrimp or shrimps in there for a couple of days maybe a week until you see a spike on ammonia. Its going to smell like hell but thats just ammonia taking over the tank. Go and get a test kit because sooner than later you are going to need it. The API is like $14-16 online and like $20 at LFS.

Michael · 09/20/2012, 02:21 PM

take the shrimp out and just add a pinch of flake, it will soon mature, it just takes time, eventually the ammonia will be dealt with by newly matured biological filtration created due to the cycle.

PR_Reefer · 09/20/2012, 02:22 PM

Also read the stickies on the cycle, what to do, what to have and what to expect. That way most of your questions will be ask instead of asking dumb questions that people will give you ..... for not doing your research. But other than that there is a lot of people willing to help.

09/20/2012, 02:13 PM	#1
knap_123 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: alex city, alabama Posts: 756	my smelly tank ok, the shrimp i put in my 12 gal dx is turning the water pretty funky!! i have this new tank veside the bed so i can enjoy it at night. now my wifes been pretty patient with me on cost and my obsession but i think i'm starting to push my luck. she asked me yesterday what the smell was and i played dumb. today its a little worse if i open the lid. the shrimps still in there also. been in for 3 days. i have some carbon and rock in the back. i used all dry goods as well. havent checked any readings cause i dont have any test supplies yet. i just figured i'd let it cycle for a few weeks or so then test it. but i do have some pillow stuffing. i want to use this and at least try and clen the water up some. do i use it straight or is a basket or bag nessary? i have some old jogging pants with nylon liner i can use. or a laundry bag from dollor tree i can cut. and shouald i remove the shrimp?

09/20/2012, 02:19 PM	#2
PR_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 116	I used this method a long time ago... If I'm not wrong you only need the shrimp or shrimps in there for a couple of days maybe a week until you see a spike on ammonia. Its going to smell like hell but thats just ammonia taking over the tank. Go and get a test kit because sooner than later you are going to need it. The API is like $14-16 online and like $20 at LFS. __________________ Air Traffic Control aint easy and who said the saltwater hobby was? For every problem in life there is a solution. Current Tank Info: 75G and 20G Sump/Fuge with Aquac 120 skimmer (Mag 5), LR,LS and chaeto in the Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return Pump, 100Lbs of rock in DT and 60 Lbs of LS.

09/20/2012, 02:21 PM	#3
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	take the shrimp out and just add a pinch of flake, it will soon mature, it just takes time, eventually the ammonia will be dealt with by newly matured biological filtration created due to the cycle. __________________ 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)

09/20/2012, 02:22 PM	#4
PR_Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 116	Also read the stickies on the cycle, what to do, what to have and what to expect. That way most of your questions will be ask instead of asking dumb questions that people will give you ..... for not doing your research. But other than that there is a lot of people willing to help. __________________ Air Traffic Control aint easy and who said the saltwater hobby was? For every problem in life there is a solution. Current Tank Info: 75G and 20G Sump/Fuge with Aquac 120 skimmer (Mag 5), LR,LS and chaeto in the Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return Pump, 100Lbs of rock in DT and 60 Lbs of LS.