wondering

liferuiner055 · 12/08/2006, 01:18 AM

i just started a salt water reef tank about 12 days ago. Its 65 gals and has about 70 lbs of LR, but no sand yet. I've been curious about the ammonia and nitrites. I have been testing to see if the ammonia or nitrites have spiked yet, but so far the test has read 0 on both. I've talked to a few people about it; some say it wont spike or the spike won't be life threating because of the LR, others say give it time. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on the matter. That would be great. Thanks.

aquarius77 · 12/08/2006, 01:22 AM

To Reef Central!

It all depends on if the rock was cured and how much died off during shipping.
Was your rock cured?

popimp06 · 12/08/2006, 01:24 AM

i just put 80lbs in my tank today and it went from 0 to 2.0 ppm amonnia

AmatureReefer · 12/08/2006, 01:24 AM

When it come down to it, better safe than sorry, wait for the algea bloom and then drop in some clean up crew wait for things to look good. I didnt have my spike until atleast 1 month had gone by, and I had 66 pounds of LR and 100 pounds of live sand and a wet dry system in the back. Just be safe I rushed it and I lost a whole load of fish it was devastating!

liferuiner055 · 12/08/2006, 01:29 AM

The live rock was cured and i bought it from a store. I just dont know how long is long enough to wait if it doesnt spike.

liferuiner055 · 12/08/2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by AmatureReefer
When it come down to it, better safe than sorry, wait for the algea bloom and then drop in some clean up crew wait for things to look good. I didnt have my spike until atleast 1 month had gone by, and I had 66 pounds of LR and 100 pounds of live sand and a wet dry system in the back. Just be safe I rushed it and I lost a whole load of fish it was devastating!

oh yes, i also have green algae growing on the glass of my tank. is this what your talking about?

12/08/2006, 01:18 AM	#1
liferuiner055 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Posts: 106	wondering i just started a salt water reef tank about 12 days ago. Its 65 gals and has about 70 lbs of LR, but no sand yet. I've been curious about the ammonia and nitrites. I have been testing to see if the ammonia or nitrites have spiked yet, but so far the test has read 0 on both. I've talked to a few people about it; some say it wont spike or the spike won't be life threating because of the LR, others say give it time. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on the matter. That would be great. Thanks.

12/08/2006, 01:24 AM	#3
popimp06 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the hood Posts: 386	i just put 80lbs in my tank today and it went from 0 to 2.0 ppm amonnia __________________ what it do Current Tank Info: 75 aga. 80lbs fiji live rock 45lbs live sand 3 t5s.

12/08/2006, 01:24 AM	#4
AmatureReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 70	When it come down to it, better safe than sorry, wait for the algea bloom and then drop in some clean up crew wait for things to look good. I didnt have my spike until atleast 1 month had gone by, and I had 66 pounds of LR and 100 pounds of live sand and a wet dry system in the back. Just be safe I rushed it and I lost a whole load of fish it was devastating! __________________ You can always learn more! Current Tank Info: 55 Gal Acrylics, Oack Base and Canappy

12/08/2006, 01:22 AM	#2
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	To Reef Central! It all depends on if the rock was cured and how much died off during shipping. Was your rock cured?

12/08/2006, 01:29 AM	#5
liferuiner055 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: san francisco Posts: 106	The live rock was cured and i bought it from a store. I just dont know how long is long enough to wait if it doesnt spike.