Question on adding livestock

Envy07 · 12/07/2007, 01:15 AM

Hey,

Once my tank cycling procedure is done, can I add (2) percula clownfish and the clean up crew within two or so days or will that be too much bioload resulting in an ammonia spike?

Thanks

tetra-tag · 12/07/2007, 01:45 AM

I would add the clean-up crew first and let this small increase in bioload prepare the tank to handle the larger bio-load of the perculas a week or more later.

Blown 346 · 12/07/2007, 03:21 AM

I agree with above, in the beginning stages after a cycle, add things slowly, since the system is still balancing out, and it can get thrown off easily.

pablodub01 · 12/07/2007, 04:49 AM

Agree too

Norward · 12/07/2007, 02:17 PM

I started my 29g with a small CUC (added more later) and then 2 Percula clowns. Make sure your parameters are on target before starting and make additions slowly. Also, use a QT with future additions as one fish added several months later nearly wiped out my tank. Good luck.

Vinnie71975 · 12/07/2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally posted by Envy07
Hey,

Once my tank cycling procedure is done, can I add (2) percula clownfish and the clean up crew within two or so days or will that be too much bioload resulting in an ammonia spike?

Thanks

when it Zeros, do a 50% water change, add the Clean up crew, feed the like a flake or 2 per day for 2 weeks then add your fish and be ready to do a water change if the tank spikes.

Blown 346 · 12/08/2007, 04:36 AM

I think the 50% waterchange is a little much. I would stay to 15 to 20%.

12/07/2007, 01:15 AM	#1
Envy07 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 276	Question on adding livestock Hey, Once my tank cycling procedure is done, can I add (2) percula clownfish and the clean up crew within two or so days or will that be too much bioload resulting in an ammonia spike? Thanks

12/07/2007, 01:45 AM	#2
tetra-tag Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern CA Posts: 167	I would add the clean-up crew first and let this small increase in bioload prepare the tank to handle the larger bio-load of the perculas a week or more later.

12/07/2007, 03:21 AM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I agree with above, in the beginning stages after a cycle, add things slowly, since the system is still balancing out, and it can get thrown off easily.

12/07/2007, 04:49 AM	#4
pablodub01 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 81	Agree too

12/07/2007, 02:17 PM	#5
Norward Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Little Rock Posts: 407	I started my 29g with a small CUC (added more later) and then 2 Percula clowns. Make sure your parameters are on target before starting and make additions slowly. Also, use a QT with future additions as one fish added several months later nearly wiped out my tank. Good luck.

12/08/2007, 04:36 AM	#7
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I think the 50% waterchange is a little much. I would stay to 15 to 20%.