2nd new tank Cycling opinions

jtesdall · 06/08/2007, 07:04 AM

I am starting my 2nd reef and am about a week into the cycle. Nitrite is going up and ammonia down a bit, Nitrate on the rise. Nitrite is very high and I really want to do a water change. I have read many opinions on this in articles, some say yes others no. I have always done them. What are some opinions here?

BTW, 55 gallons, ro/di with 4" DSB and 50lbs LR. 10 very large Atlantic hermit crabs to add some life.

tperk9784 · 06/08/2007, 10:42 AM

If you are worried about the Hermits then do a water change if not leave it be it will be fine.

ThomasinKind · 06/08/2007, 12:42 PM

Water change. More life will survive if you keep the water less toxic.

06/08/2007, 07:04 AM	#1
jtesdall Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boone, Iowa Posts: 763	2nd new tank Cycling opinions I am starting my 2nd reef and am about a week into the cycle. Nitrite is going up and ammonia down a bit, Nitrate on the rise. Nitrite is very high and I really want to do a water change. I have read many opinions on this in articles, some say yes others no. I have always done them. What are some opinions here? BTW, 55 gallons, ro/di with 4" DSB and 50lbs LR. 10 very large Atlantic hermit crabs to add some life. __________________ Joel Tesdall GIRS Vice President Current Tank Info: 90 Reef, 240 Agressive, 55, Prop, 55 Discus, 55 Angel/mixed

06/08/2007, 10:42 AM	#2
tperk9784 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 690	If you are worried about the Hermits then do a water change if not leave it be it will be fine. __________________ You never realize how much you love something till it's gone. Current Tank Info: None

06/08/2007, 12:42 PM	#3
ThomasinKind Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 198	Water change. More life will survive if you keep the water less toxic. __________________ - ThomasinKind Current Tank Info: none - researching for a nano to be set up in the near future