What makes a tank mature? - Page 2

Falconeer · 11/28/2009, 08:27 PM

That is a fantastic read!

reefscape15 · 11/28/2009, 08:33 PM

I understand the emphasis on the maturation process being based upon the cycling and stabilization of the water chemistry. Having said that, I feel that a tank is never fully matured. Unless all of your rock structure is completely encrusted with corals, then your tank is not matured. It is always still in a state of change and growth, and is never really fully mature.

But anyways, I agree with the recommendations for newbies to wait at least 6 months if not a year to consider thier tanks stable. That is, if there are no meds dosed, no major crashes, no major dieoff, no major spikes or swings. It's all dependent on the individual tank and system.

Aquarist007 · 11/29/2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by discus510

all over the bay area. i drove to so many different stores. just yesterday alone i drove over 400 miles and i have so many boxes in car i couldnt see outta car driver side window. tank is 320 gallon with total of 570 gallon 600 lbs of live rock 400 lbs of live sand. everythin is doin ok as of last nite. today im at shop. ill let u guys know if anythin dies if theres a spike. its just looks like too many fish in there. not look it is too many fish in there. now i have an excuse to wife i need the 1200 gallon faster

whether you have 600 lbs of live rock or 60 the process is the same---the bacteria have to cycle for the increased bioload---they do not keep there numbers at a high level in anticipation.
Adding 30 fish at once is very problematic.
But I wouldn't know for sure--heck I don't have the money to buy 2 tangs none the less 30 tangs.

Korrine · 11/29/2009, 09:13 AM

I thought it might be enjoyed and it's good to know.

cloak · 11/29/2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by capn_hylinur

I think alot depends on the condition of the live rock. I usually take live rock for a tank I am setting up from a supply that I keep in my system for at least a couple of months. With an immediate transfer and the use of Seachem Prime and Stability I can add a fish or two the first week and continue doing so. I have had success adding anemones in the third week.
Weekly water changes are also important to this process

Sometimes it's amazing how things can be manipulated in this hobby when you know what's going on.

Aquarist007 · 12/01/2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cloak

Sometimes it's amazing how things can be manipulated in this hobby when you know what's going on.

It still makes me nervous though when I frig with mother nature

MandM · 12/01/2009, 11:32 PM

I was just about to post the link to that! I think it's one of the best explanations ever given.

sugarridgeranch · 12/02/2009, 01:12 AM

Somebody once said- I may have even read this here... Nothing good ever happens fast in an aquarium. Personally, there is NO WAY I would even consider stocking a mature tank that fast. Even if I just won the lottery.... Let alone a new tank. That's gonna be real fun treating should a disease pop up. Not to mention how you may have to remove all the live rock to do it. Unless of course you prefer dead rock... Hmmm but then, what about the magic live rock that has made this all possible.....

sifnos · 12/02/2009, 01:41 AM

fantastic read! thank you Eric...we were lucky that you visit Greece

11/28/2009, 08:33 PM	#27
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	I understand the emphasis on the maturation process being based upon the cycling and stabilization of the water chemistry. Having said that, I feel that a tank is never fully matured. Unless all of your rock structure is completely encrusted with corals, then your tank is not matured. It is always still in a state of change and growth, and is never really fully mature. But anyways, I agree with the recommendations for newbies to wait at least 6 months if not a year to consider thier tanks stable. That is, if there are no meds dosed, no major crashes, no major dieoff, no major spikes or swings. It's all dependent on the individual tank and system. __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

11/29/2009, 09:13 AM	#29
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	I thought it might be enjoyed and it's good to know. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

12/01/2009, 11:32 PM	#32
MandM sick yet brilliant Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,497	I was just about to post the link to that! I think it's one of the best explanations ever given. __________________ Sheila I was emo when emo wasn't cool If your not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Current Tank Info: 120g, 8g

12/02/2009, 01:12 AM	#33
sugarridgeranch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 23	Somebody once said- I may have even read this here... Nothing good ever happens fast in an aquarium. Personally, there is NO WAY I would even consider stocking a mature tank that fast. Even if I just won the lottery.... Let alone a new tank. That's gonna be real fun treating should a disease pop up. Not to mention how you may have to remove all the live rock to do it. Unless of course you prefer dead rock... Hmmm but then, what about the magic live rock that has made this all possible..... __________________ Today is international disturbed People's Day! Send a word of encouragement to fellow reefkeepers, just as I have done...I don't care if you lick windows, take the special bus or occaisionally pee on yourself- you hang in there 'cause you are special Sunshine!! Current Tank Info: (2) FOWLR Nanos 30 & 15 gal, (2) 55 gal & (1) 20 gal fresh water display tanks, fresh and salt QT tanks

12/02/2009, 01:41 AM	#34
sifnos Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greece Posts: 69	fantastic read! thank you Eric...we were lucky that you visit Greece __________________ Vasilis Current Tank Info: 323232 cube in progress

11/28/2009, 08:27 PM	#26
Falconeer Can I get another tank? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wilmette Posts: 330	That is a fantastic read!