How about bacteria additives to re-cycle new tank?

Crawfishy · 10/11/2009, 04:17 PM

I have to redo my LR. I accidentally got what I thought was just a little soap in my new Nano-Cube. I decided to drain the water and start over. It's a good thing I did because the filter media were covered with soap bubbles.

I still have to figure out how to drain the remaining water from the back compartment that the hose won't get. Would it be safe to put new face towels in there to absorb the rest of the water?

The LR I took out yesterday now stinks so I guess it'll have to be re-cured. I only have nine pounds of it ($53.00) for my 28g tank. I have to buy at least 20 more pounds anyway. I'm thinking of just buying Marco Rocks pre-cycled dry rock or something similar (any suggestions?) which I think has to be cured still. It's cheaper than my LFS by a lot, and guaranteed pest free.

Would I need to use a heater to re-cure the rock? The weather is starting to get cooler.

If I want to speed up the cycle, could I use a bacteria like Bio-Spira or Dr. Tim's to safely do so? If so, could I go ahead and stock my fish and invertebrates right away?

Would I just be better off waiting for the LR to cure on its own? I'd like to get started before it gets too cold in South Louisiana. It got down to 63 degrees today but it could go back up to the high seventies until November.

chadfarmer · 10/11/2009, 04:25 PM

i would let it cure on its own you have to learn to take you time and why not start that way

deuce2002 · 10/11/2009, 04:31 PM

yes need a heater and pump also need to do WC,if you have a local reefer buddy ask him for his WC water that will help your curing.

Crawfishy · 10/11/2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chadfarmer

i would let it cure on its own you have to learn to take you time and why not start that way

Yes, it would be an exercise of character and maturity.

Good for spiritual discipline too!

Crawfishy · 10/11/2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce2002

yes need a heater and pump also need to do WC,if you have a local reefer buddy ask him for his WC water that will help your curing.

Sadly, I don't know anyone, and I'm steering clear of LFS water. Should I just just use all systems on my Nano-Cube, including the wavemaker, skimmer, and lights?

Korrine · 10/11/2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce2002

yes need a heater and pump also need to do WC,if you have a local reefer buddy ask him for his WC water that will help your curing.

90 something % of bacteria is on rock so used water won't speed it up that fast, if at all.

youpey · 10/11/2009, 05:48 PM

i got cured live rock from premium aquatics. my tank cycled super fast. they arent terribly cheap, but if you overnight the rock you will have less die off.

unfortunately salt tanks require a lot of patience. its killing me i have to wait a while to get an RBTA, but i know if i dont, it will probably die and i will have to start over

btw, it was smart to start over if you had soap in the tank.

Crawfishy · 10/11/2009, 05:55 PM

Thanks everyone. I will check out LR from online sources and just wait for the tank to cycle. I'm not looking forward to a smelly bedroom but the wait will be edifying (I hope)

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10/11/2009, 04:17 PM	#1
Crawfishy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Deep South, USA Posts: 163	How about bacteria additives to re-cycle new tank? I have to redo my LR. I accidentally got what I thought was just a little soap in my new Nano-Cube. I decided to drain the water and start over. It's a good thing I did because the filter media were covered with soap bubbles. I still have to figure out how to drain the remaining water from the back compartment that the hose won't get. Would it be safe to put new face towels in there to absorb the rest of the water? The LR I took out yesterday now stinks so I guess it'll have to be re-cured. I only have nine pounds of it ($53.00) for my 28g tank. I have to buy at least 20 more pounds anyway. I'm thinking of just buying Marco Rocks pre-cycled dry rock or something similar (any suggestions?) which I think has to be cured still. It's cheaper than my LFS by a lot, and guaranteed pest free. Would I need to use a heater to re-cure the rock? The weather is starting to get cooler. If I want to speed up the cycle, could I use a bacteria like Bio-Spira or Dr. Tim's to safely do so? If so, could I go ahead and stock my fish and invertebrates right away? Would I just be better off waiting for the LR to cure on its own? I'd like to get started before it gets too cold in South Louisiana. It got down to 63 degrees today but it could go back up to the high seventies until November.

10/11/2009, 04:25 PM	#2
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	i would let it cure on its own you have to learn to take you time and why not start that way __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

10/11/2009, 04:31 PM	#3
deuce2002 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: poconos pa Posts: 143	yes need a heater and pump also need to do WC,if you have a local reefer buddy ask him for his WC water that will help your curing. __________________ 180g RR, running a current nova extreme pro for lighting,400lbs+LR,40g berlin sump,bermuda skimmer,500watt titanium heater and controller. Dominate SPS tank, live stock-yellow tang,sailfin tang,purple tang,scopus tang,yellow eye kole tang,clarke clown,true perc,scissor tail goby,2 engineer gobies,scotts fairy wrasse,whipfin wrasse,yellow wrasse,cleaner wrasse,spotted hawkfish,grren chromis,mated pair harlequin shrimp,coral banded shrimp,emerald crab x2,ruby red crab,red and blue leg hermits and all kinds of snails

10/11/2009, 05:48 PM	#7
youpey Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: hightstown, NJ Posts: 262	i got cured live rock from premium aquatics. my tank cycled super fast. they arent terribly cheap, but if you overnight the rock you will have less die off. unfortunately salt tanks require a lot of patience. its killing me i have to wait a while to get an RBTA, but i know if i dont, it will probably die and i will have to start over btw, it was smart to start over if you had soap in the tank. __________________ 16gal Biocube LED - New setup Current Tank Info: 14gal nano

10/11/2009, 05:55 PM	#8
Crawfishy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Deep South, USA Posts: 163	Thanks everyone. I will check out LR from online sources and just wait for the tank to cycle. I'm not looking forward to a smelly bedroom but the wait will be edifying (I hope).