@edz805 Live rock has the potential to do this as described in this video. But I surely hope that you tested earlier and actually got a chance to see ammonia and nitrities. If not, it may not have cycled at all. This is why it is so important to test the system since day one to know where the levels have been, where they stand to day, and where they will be in the near future. Good luck.
adding a damsel, is good their poo has thee beneficial bacteria that your tank needs, you can also buy this bacteria to cycle the tank faster. another good trick is add a canister filter from a cycled tank, it's bacteria will spread to your tank...i also add a healthy rock with life on it for the bio balance between the two will better cycle your system and theres so much more you can do
@altops Adding a damsel works but its torture buddy and the poop does not contain the bacteria but rather the poop decomposes resulting in nature providing the bacteria to break down the ammonia into nitrite, and eventually into nitrate. The other methods you mentioned are intended to speed it up somewhat but are not entirely needed. Nature takes it course and the cycle will occur as long as the waste is present. Thanks for sharing that :)
i fish aquarium has brown algae on the glass. it has been running for about 4 weeks now. i am going to test my water tomorrow. do you think my fish tank is cycled ?
@mistythelion Without test kits, there is no way to know for sure, and if you haven't been testing since day one, there is no way to know if the actual cycle took place. This information is found within this video. Good luck.
I am restarting my nano tank... To many problems have occurred and I really want to cycle it oropperly with a deep sand bed and everything. I was wondering if using vinegar to clean out the tanks leftover algae and so on would cause anny harm to the tank itself.
@RichardV2012 You can use vinegar, but before you take this approach, I advise you to please visit my 4 part video series titled "How To Clean & Sterilize A Used 90g Reef" to find the answers you seek.
@CrazyFishFreak I cover this in detail on my video titled "How To Setup A Saltwater Aquarium Deep Sand Bed" If you follow the advice given there when it comes to the substrate to use, the setup, and the expected cycle, you cannot go wrong. Its all in that video. Good luck.
Thanks bro for you patience lol but I listened to the video a few times and I got all my answers lol thanks and I love your new clown fish by the way!
@Sisco296 As clearly stated in the video, do not add animals until the tank has fully cycled, however, if you add some rock now, and then some rock later, your tank will continue to be unstable. The tank must be fully setup properly and stable before you add animals. Patience is the key here at all times. If you rush into it, your animals will not do well, or may even die. Good luck.
@Sisco296 Also, it is always best to add the live sand first, and then the live rock both on the same day if possible. The only reason why I did it live rock first is because I had no other choice since the live rock arrived first, and the sand was out of stock. I had to add the live rock or risk the live rock dying from being out of saltwater for too long period of time. Hope this makes sense to you. Good luck.
@rickross2231 I am using metal halides and power compacts in this tank. I do have a video on my DIY sump refugium. Please check my video playlist. Good luck.
Great stuff to know iam a beginner with a 120 gal. tank i did a lot of reseach and still finding stuff i did not know with videos like yours gonna check out more of your stuff hope you can help this fellow TANK HEAD out lol
Hey Steelo! Can I start out with just a few rumble rocks and a dsb? After that I would start adding more and more live rock! What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance!
@Sisco296 The more live rock you add later, the more your tank will cycle again and again. This will continue until you fully set up the tank, and the tank finally reaches stability. At this point, the tank will be ready for animals. Good luck.
hahaha I have a pair of clowns and i use to have my ammonia more than 4.0 and they didnt die but now its at 0 its doing great my tank... i didnt know much of these stuff because i was new to the hobby and I add the fish 1 week after i started my new tank.. ha lol.. but anyways my tank had already finished cycle and its doing great
@newyorksteelo yeah but to be honest i didnt know that they were hardy or anything i just got em because I wanted to have a nemo jaja but now I know a lot more and I already know lots of stuff that i didnt know that exist.. and I almost kill my torch when i got him and they i went to my LPS and tell them that he was kind off dead but it was my water and it was my first coral and they took care of him for 2 months now his doing great in my tank..
I'm working on my first saltwater tank an been researching for to months before I try anything your video is the most informative I've Ever come across!! Thank you I'm subscribing :-) one quick question should I add the sand first or rock? I've herd put the whole bag in tank then water then cut open bag also I herd add rock first then sand around I don't kno witch way is best
@christina12397 I would add the sand first, then the rock. The only reason I did it the other way around was because the rock came first. If you would like more info on adding the rock and aquascaping, please visit my video titled "How To Aquascpae A Reef Aquarium" In the video I cover which to add first and how to do it. Thanks for the sub and for the much appreciated feedback.
Hi! We recently started our reef tank. The aragonite was added at Saturday night and the live rock at Sunday morning. We also added bacteria to boost cycling. At fisrt the water tested positive to ammonia, but today the ammonia were at 0 level. Problem is that NO2 never appeared. We are confused. Did it complete cycling or not?
@Lenore21 Only way to tell is to test the system continuously. It is important to test the tank as soon as you get started, and continue to test daily after that so you can know where the parameters have been, where they are now, and where they will be in the future. Its the only way to be sure. Good luck.
@HardHatDIver412 I would say yes because live rock can help your tank do really well, more so than dry rock can, but live rock does require some form of intense light to encourage the growth of coraline algae. You can successfully keep live rock under power compacts or T5 bulbs. Good luck and thanks for the sub.
Ok,thanks for the response. One more thing, wanted to know if you by chance know if algea sheets/seaweed is left on a clip in the tank will cause an ammonia spike ?
@tatiana320 Its possible, but unlikely. What will result is a huge spike in nitrates and phosphates, followed by nuisance algae growth for long periods of time.
Hi I've been watching your videos on cycling a tank. My tank now has no ammonia in it. Do you know how long after does it take for the nitrite level to drop. Or should I just do a large water change. To completely drop everything.
@tatiana320 As stated in the video, it's different for all of us so I cannot provide you an answer to this question. I recommend you to be patient and continue to test the system to know where its been, where its at, and where its headed. A water change will only interrupt the cycle and once you add fish that produce more waste, your tank will cycle again. Only perform a water change after the cycle has ended and all you see is nitrates in the tank. Hope this helps. Good luck.
I was planing on cycling out my new tank with some pure ammonia source from local hardware store. I plan to dose the tank upto 4ppm and letting the cycle process begin. good choice?? bad?? vs. dead shrimp in tank
@TRDStreetRacing It's possible to do it this way also but I would much rather recommend you do it the natural way. This way, you do not risk introducing some other chemical or substance contained in the Ammonia solution. Good luck.
Newyorksteelo, I'm new to marine aquariums. Can I use the same live rock, I used to cycle the aquarium for aqua scaping after the tank has cycled?? And can I also mix dry rock and live rock together??
@Droidx83 Every time you add new rock to the system, whether live rock or dry rock, there will be a cycle so it is recommended that you cure the rock is a separate tub for an already established system. If you are just starting out, you can add all the live rock you need and use that to cycle the tank, but do not add animals until you have all the rock you need in place and fully cycled.
Steelo I love your videos. Very educational. My question is: I am starting a new reef tank and am wondering when you add the tank clean up crew? The tank is 100 gallons and has about 80 to 90 pounds of LR. Some of the LR came with the tank and 60 pounds I bought from someone shutting down a 210 gal tank. I has red alge on it and is very alive. I also put between 3 and 4" of live sand. Not a full deep bed yet. Also how many snails in a 100 gal tank? Thanks again
@jtyreetex As stated in the video, the clean up crew should be added after the tank cycles. Check liveaquaria for info on clean up crews and how much would be ideal based on tank size. Thanks for the much appreciated feedback. Good luck.
You mention a couple different ways to cycle a new saltwater setup, LR was one and also by using a raw shrimp and allowing it to decay. I'm in the process of setting up a 125g aquarium and was gonna toss in around 100 lbs of LR. Do I need to toss in a raw shrimp also to kick start the cycle or will the LR be enough? Great videos by the way, keep em coming...
@Obbey2010 As clearly stated in the video, live rock should do the trick. Get yourself some test kits (as also stated in the video) and test since day, daily to know where your at, and where you are headed. Good luck and welcome to the hobby :)
You mention a couple different ways to cycle a new saltwater setup, LR was one and also by using a raw shrimp and allowing it to decay. I'm in the process of setting up a 125g aquarium and was gonna toss in around 100 lbs of LR. Do I need to toss in a raw shrimp also to kick start the cycle or will the LR be enough?
My bad didn't test from day one. But I have some coral that has been on one of the rocks and it looks like he growing. I also have bit of buble algae.
@Arrecifeshaka Testing from day one is extremely important, otherwise, you would be blind as to where the parameters have been compared to where they are now. Bubble Algae is harmless and of no concern. Easy removed manually too :)
2 days later. I have hair algae and some cyano on the rocks. A little bit of brown on the glass. Is the cycle process finished? I did not have any animals in there at all. I used the rock from my 55 and the water from my 55 gal.
@Arrecifeshaka Only the test its can determine if the cycle is finished. If you tested since day one, and witnessed the spike of Ammonia, then Nitrite, and now Nitrate, and also witnessed the first 2 drop to undetectable levels, the tank has cycled.
Wasup mastersteelo!!! What will we do without your knowledge? Following some o ur videos and advice. I am now in my first week of cycling my 75. I tested my water and everything looks good except ph was between 8-8.2. I top off the tank with saltwater and then did a 10% off water change.
Lol I didn't just jump straite into this hobby without a lil research so I know the basic do's and don'ts... thanks for your help man keep up the good work and with a little luck ill have my tank lookin as good as yours
Cool man thanks... I actually do have one question. Like I said earlier I've been running my tank for about a week now with some live sand and about a day ago I noticed my tank started to give off a slight smell like a kinda earthy or like a sterile smell... do u know if this is normal? Have u ever experienced anything like this
@TizocProductions Normal. Probably new tank syndrome. I have a video on that also, unless you use some crazy sand and not the packaged one i recommend. If you used some crazy sand collected from the beach or something your in for trouble.
Thanks man I feel a lil dumb for not searching ur other vids before asking wat I needed... I was actually watching ur vid on testing and additives when I got ur reply to my question loL
I got another question too lol... does live rock need to have the water chemestry at specific levels before I throw it in or can I just throw it in and it will level out the chemestry itself?
@TizocProductions Yes, any live rock you add, being that it is live, will at least require your salinty and PH to be up to par. PH should be 8.0 to 8.4 and the salinity can be anywhere from 1.023 to 1.025. It sounds like you are a beginner and so I recommend you watch all my videos before you buy anything or try messing with the tank. All the info you need is found on my videos. Good luck.
Supp man just wondering if u can help me and tell me what test kits I will need and what to test for cuz I just don't know what to get...I'm trying to cycle my tank, I've had it filtering with live sand for about a week now and I think its time to start testing before start to add in live rock
@TizocProductions You will need the following test kits to start out. Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH. You will also need to test for salinity. After the cycle, or towards the end of it, I recommend you get the following test kits. Phosphates, Calcium, and Alkalinity. You have to add the live rock since day one because if you do it later, you will have to go through another cycle. Watch this video and listen to the commentary closely to learn more on the cycle.
Hi Steelo ! Big fan of your highly educational videos and advice for us newbies, please continue doing what you do ! I just had a question regarding the cycling method where you place a cocktail shrimp in the tank to kick off the nitrogen cycle. Now, am I supposed to leave it in until it has fully decomposed, or take it out once my ammonia levels have reached a high level? Thank you for your time =)
@ThisfckingGuy123 Thanks for the compliment. You can let it decompose until you see no more signs of ammonia or nitrite, then remove t if you wish. Good luck.
Hi steelo! I have a 90gal tank i'm about to set up with dry rock and live sand (fiji pink arag alive) and was wondering if getting 1-2 large pieces of live rock from the lfs or a friend is good enough to start the cycle? Thanks for all the awesome videos! Very helpful for us newbies!!!
@DPMANLA Yes it is wise and wont slow down the process. If you let the shrimp or live rock decompose without the skimmer, phosphates galore will be the result. Run all filtration systems since day one and let the cycle take place. Let the system get used to a combination of the skimmer removing waste, and the bacteria breaking down waste. A skimmer only really removes about 30% or organics while the other 70 percent is all bacteria break down. Hope this makes sense to you. Good luck.
@alexvasquez214 I have yet to make this video buddy. Mostly because I am working on an article to release with the video. Sorry, but in the main time, you can visit liveaquaria for a full description on reef janitors and clean up crews :)
@tony09305 I would not recommend using real Ocean water, unless it is processed ocean water collected near the reefs, such as a product called "NutriSea Water". If you go and collect water from the ocean near the shores, you risk introducing phosphates, and even if collected near the reefs, you risk introducing parasites galore. Thanks for the feedback :)
Do leave the filter on when i put live bacteria in the tank if i have a power head in the tank? i have live sand and rock in the thank also? please help thank you
@Florida7moss Yes. Let the system run and leave it be until it cycles. Chances are you wont need bacteria with live rock. Just let it cycle with the dead matter on the live rock which occurred during shipping.
@newyorksteelo Thanks check out my video this what im starting off with im going to be doing reviews on whats going on and the products. thanks for the fast reply
At one point I thought you said that you were going to review natures oceans live sand? I put 50lb of .0 substrate and after 24 hours the water was clear than I added 30lb of sugar size live sand and I am now on day 4 of cloudy water.
hi nysteelo this is gene, i have a 75 gallon thats goin through the process with the vinegar and the bleach thanks to you my friend..i was able to clean all the pumps and pipes that came with this use system now im waiting for the clean up of the tank, now the rocks and the sand and the miracle mud do you get it from the same place cause i have to do the same.
What do you mean by use dead shrimp to help with cycle process? Are you talking about regular shrimp from the grocery store or what? ... I have a 125 gallon tank and about 80 pounds of live rock in it I got from someone else tank that was already established..there were snails and those little crabs that change shells living on the rock and other things. He told me to just place rocks in my tank not to clean them..can I still put a shrimp in the tank? If so what type and how many for 125g tank
@hollabacknow8557 Yes. A regular raw dead piece of shrimp you would normally buy in a fish food market. This is so that the shrimp can begin to decompose and force the cycle upon the tank. He is right about not cleaning the rocks and just placing them in the tank, and there is no need to add a dead piece of shrimp in this case. Chances are that with the move from his house to yours the balance of the aquarium has been interrupted and so some death will occur and cause another mini cycle.
@newyorksteelo the reason why i used live rock from someone else tank is because i was told if you find live rock thats already been through the process in another tank of being cured it's easier to take that and place it in your tank it cycles it faster thats why i have never brought or used dead/dry rock to put into my tank i always try to find live rock that someone is selling thats in there tank or thats being kept alive i hear it cycles faster and it's better to do that
@hollabacknow8557 This true, but you are also risking buying rock that has been in a tank previously neglected and can be phosphate ridden. The best rock to buy comes from the ocean, to the dealer, to you. Please do visit my video titled "Reef Aquarium New & Old Tank Syndrome" to learn a bit more about this. Keep up the good work.
i was told yesterday at my local fish store that the little white worms that sometimes comes with live rock are bad he said they eat the corals and rocks and they can be poisonus is that true
@Derekaasen Not sure which worm you are talking about here but more than 90% of marine worms live on the reef and are completely reef safe. I mean just take a look at my tank and corals from some of my most recent videos to see for yourself, and I have thousands of worms in my tank :) I recommend you to visit the description box on my video titled "How To Aquascape A Reef Aquarium" to find a link to all hitchhikers with photos and detailed info on them :)
@newyorksteelo alright thank you do you also put the live rock stright into the tank when you get it or do you reanse it off and let it set in a different contaner for a day or two
@Derekaasen If you are just starting a new tank, you can add the rock right away and allow the rock to cycle the tank as illustrated in my video. However, if you already have an established tank with animals and already cycled the tank, you should cycle and cure the rock on a separate container/tub until the rock is cured, and then you can safely add it to the established tank. Good luck.
That's why I posted.. I'm always tring to learn. The scientific part of the 5ppm rule went over my head but when I cycled my 100g my ammonia didn't go over 5ppm. Also have you herd that high nitrite can throw off nitrate tests during cycling.
I learned from Dr. TIM Hovanec He's from marineland aquarium the guy how developed BioSpira he stated during cycling if the ammonia gets over 5 ppm it will kill bacteria. Some suggest for water change to avoid getting over 5ppm. Will help speed up bacteria growth.
@abreezeducttesting Not true buddy. What's true is that Ammonia even at 1ppm will kill life because it is toxic, but it will not kill the very bacteria that live off the Ammonia itself. The more Ammonia present, the more bacteria will be present that consume the Ammonia and turning it into nitrites. This bacteria is what will ultimately lead to having 0 ppm Ammonia in your tank. Removing the Ammonia via water change will prevent the necessary bacteria from developing, prolonging the cycle :)
What is your opinion on water changes during the cycling process? Was thinking 10% weekly changes but wasn't sure how it would affect the cycle. Thanks!
@zjgarrison The information you seek is found on this video. No water changes should be performed during the cycle process or you will be interrupting the growth of the beneficial bacteria prolonging the cycle altogether.
hi steelo i have a question i had a 46 gallon reef bow that i transferred to a 90 gallon
well to make a long story short i lost some of my corals like frogspawn duncans and montiporas the montys have bleached out to white. i did transfer all water and sand and rock but added new salt mix do you happen to know why my corals did not make it is it because its considered a new cycle<
@flychef11 Could be a number of things. The drastic change in using a new salt mix is one, the new tank went through a mini cycle exposing your corals to ammonia and nitrite could be another, changing the old smaller fixture for the much larger newer fixture and blasting the corals with intense lighting is also a possibility. Too many variables that come into play here and it's hard to pin point the exact one. Good luck.
Thankyou , I'll definitely get one . One more question , they awesome told me I should do a 3 gallon water on a 14 gallon tank . I heard two guys on other people page that they did a 2 gallon .
This video is awesome , all my question were answer . I'm not worrying anymore about my rocks & sand . Just one question , I've got 14g BioCube , I was wondering if I should replace the filter cartridge with a protein skimmer. I ask a local store worker they said as long as I do weekly water changes I don't need it.
@Capri0295 I would definitely advise you to replace the hang on back power filter for a skimmer. If you have at least 1 pound of live rock per gallon, the rock itself contains enough surface area for biological bacteria to grow and flourish, hence the biological aspect of your power filter is not needed. The skimmer should be the heart of the filtration for a saltwater aquarium and the local store is wrong. You can still use the power filter for carbon or phosphate media but must be cleaned.
Wow , you are awesome . So far this video answer all my question , it stop me from worrying about the brown alge on my rocks & alittle on my sand . Ill be going into my 3 week of cycling & my ammonia , nitrite , nitrate is perfect . I had a problem with my ph , but now that's right on point. I want to thank you & everybody on this page because because alot of my question was ask & answer. Now the only question I have is , Ive got a 14 gallon BioCube , everything is still stock , was wondering d
hey guys, i am starting to get into this hobby, so yesterday i added my salt mix to my tank and it got cloudy... like normal. I wake up today and its still murky not crystal clear? So i put a micron sock to trap any debris and on the bottom of the tank i am finding what looks to be like sand when i haven't done anything to the tank other than adding salt and water. Advice you be greatly appreciated thank you
@lpunchya You need to wait until the salt mixes with the water. This is achieved with strong power heads and the system running. If you lack water movement in this area, it could take a few days before the salt disintegrates and mixes properly. Patience is key to success in this hobby. Good luck.
great info steelo, what size clean up crude do you think is right for a 46 g with about 70lbs live and dry rock. tank enter the nitrogen cycle already.
Hi there! I just started with a Vision 450 to be my first saltwater tank.. On day one, i added water, salt, sand and Natureform Replica Rock from TMC. When that was done, I`ve added some saltwater bacteria i bought at the local store..
I had the bacteria in for around 1 week, then i added 5 Chromis (wich I know understand was kinda stupid). The Chromis are still alive and look healthy, on day 10. Question:How do I cycle a aquarium with Natureform replica rock? Any idea? What should i do now? THX
@mrteyssere All the information you need is already discussed and found in this video. I recommend you listen closely as I discuss three ways to cycle a tank, one of which applies to your very question. Good luck and welcome to the hobby :)
did you ever make a video about the clean up crew you got?
derekisafruit1 1 week ago
@derekisafruit1 Not as of yet, but it's in the works :)
newyorksteelo 1 week ago
What up steelo. I'm cycling w 20 sum pounds live rock on 29g tank... its been bout a week. Am. 0 nitri. 0 nitra. .5
Green algae starting to cover rock... that fast?? WYT?
edz805 2 weeks ago
@edz805 Live rock has the potential to do this as described in this video. But I surely hope that you tested earlier and actually got a chance to see ammonia and nitrities. If not, it may not have cycled at all. This is why it is so important to test the system since day one to know where the levels have been, where they stand to day, and where they will be in the near future. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 weeks ago
adding a damsel, is good their poo has thee beneficial bacteria that your tank needs, you can also buy this bacteria to cycle the tank faster. another good trick is add a canister filter from a cycled tank, it's bacteria will spread to your tank...i also add a healthy rock with life on it for the bio balance between the two will better cycle your system and theres so much more you can do
altops 2 weeks ago
@altops Adding a damsel works but its torture buddy and the poop does not contain the bacteria but rather the poop decomposes resulting in nature providing the bacteria to break down the ammonia into nitrite, and eventually into nitrate. The other methods you mentioned are intended to speed it up somewhat but are not entirely needed. Nature takes it course and the cycle will occur as long as the waste is present. Thanks for sharing that :)
newyorksteelo 2 weeks ago
i fish aquarium has brown algae on the glass. it has been running for about 4 weeks now. i am going to test my water tomorrow. do you think my fish tank is cycled ?
mistythelion 3 weeks ago
@mistythelion Without test kits, there is no way to know for sure, and if you haven't been testing since day one, there is no way to know if the actual cycle took place. This information is found within this video. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 3 weeks ago
when do i do the first water change?
MrPeacfulwarrior 3 weeks ago
@MrPeacfulwarrior When the cycle is compete and all you see is high nitrates on your test kits. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 3 weeks ago
@newyorksteelo i do see high nitrates. but nitrites and ammonia as well. what do i do?
MrPeacfulwarrior 3 weeks ago
@MrPeacfulwarrior You listen to the advice given in the video on how to cycle a reef aquarium :)
newyorksteelo 3 weeks ago
Like a shrimp you can get from the grocery store
tcfagley 3 weeks ago
@tcfagley Yes. A raw piece of shrimp will do :)
newyorksteelo 3 weeks ago
I am restarting my nano tank... To many problems have occurred and I really want to cycle it oropperly with a deep sand bed and everything. I was wondering if using vinegar to clean out the tanks leftover algae and so on would cause anny harm to the tank itself.
RichardV2012 4 weeks ago
@RichardV2012 You can use vinegar, but before you take this approach, I advise you to please visit my 4 part video series titled "How To Clean & Sterilize A Used 90g Reef" to find the answers you seek.
newyorksteelo 4 weeks ago
dose this mean that rule gose with us changing a shallow sand bed to seep sand bed
CrazyFishFreak 4 weeks ago
@CrazyFishFreak Are you referring to a full cycle happening when upgrading from a shallow sand bed to a deep sand bed?
newyorksteelo 4 weeks ago
@newyorksteelo ya bc i have corals and fish.
CrazyFishFreak 4 weeks ago
@CrazyFishFreak I cover this in detail on my video titled "How To Setup A Saltwater Aquarium Deep Sand Bed" If you follow the advice given there when it comes to the substrate to use, the setup, and the expected cycle, you cannot go wrong. Its all in that video. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 weeks ago
Thanks bro for you patience lol but I listened to the video a few times and I got all my answers lol thanks and I love your new clown fish by the way!
latinpapie 1 month ago
@latinpapie Thanks for the much appreciated feedback.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Usually how long does the diatom stage last? I'm in my 4th day with diatoms. I've added 6 blue leg hermits and 4 snails....
latinpapie 1 month ago
@latinpapie I discuss this in detail on this video buddy. Listen closely to the commentary to find the answers you seek.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Ok Ok do not add animals until your tank has stabilized and your comfortable with the water chemistry! On what? The live rock?
Sisco296 1 month ago
@Sisco296 As clearly stated in the video, do not add animals until the tank has fully cycled, however, if you add some rock now, and then some rock later, your tank will continue to be unstable. The tank must be fully setup properly and stable before you add animals. Patience is the key here at all times. If you rush into it, your animals will not do well, or may even die. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@Sisco296 Also, it is always best to add the live sand first, and then the live rock both on the same day if possible. The only reason why I did it live rock first is because I had no other choice since the live rock arrived first, and the sand was out of stock. I had to add the live rock or risk the live rock dying from being out of saltwater for too long period of time. Hope this makes sense to you. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
What kind of lighting? Alos do you have a video on how to make a sump/refugium? Thanks.
rickross2231 1 month ago
@rickross2231 I am using metal halides and power compacts in this tank. I do have a video on my DIY sump refugium. Please check my video playlist. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Great stuff to know iam a beginner with a 120 gal. tank i did a lot of reseach and still finding stuff i did not know with videos like yours gonna check out more of your stuff hope you can help this fellow TANK HEAD out lol
TheJuganotz1 1 month ago
@TheJuganotz1 Thanks for the feedback. Glad to be of some help.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
great fuckin vid so much info
smegzilla69 1 month ago
@smegzilla69 lol, :)
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo where r u located in ny? im in upstate right by the woodbury commen outlets if u know what that is
smegzilla69 1 month ago
@smegzilla69 The Bx.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Hey Steelo! Can I start out with just a few rumble rocks and a dsb? After that I would start adding more and more live rock! What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Sisco296 1 month ago
@Sisco296 The more live rock you add later, the more your tank will cycle again and again. This will continue until you fully set up the tank, and the tank finally reaches stability. At this point, the tank will be ready for animals. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
hahaha I have a pair of clowns and i use to have my ammonia more than 4.0 and they didnt die but now its at 0 its doing great my tank... i didnt know much of these stuff because i was new to the hobby and I add the fish 1 week after i started my new tank.. ha lol.. but anyways my tank had already finished cycle and its doing great
cchhiillaannggoo 1 month ago
@cchhiillaannggoo Clowns are in the damsel family so some are known to be quite hardy. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo yeah but to be honest i didnt know that they were hardy or anything i just got em because I wanted to have a nemo jaja but now I know a lot more and I already know lots of stuff that i didnt know that exist.. and I almost kill my torch when i got him and they i went to my LPS and tell them that he was kind off dead but it was my water and it was my first coral and they took care of him for 2 months now his doing great in my tank..
cchhiillaannggoo 1 month ago
@cchhiillaannggoo Keep up the good work. The more you are in the hobby, the more you will learn :)
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
I'm working on my first saltwater tank an been researching for to months before I try anything your video is the most informative I've Ever come across!! Thank you I'm subscribing :-) one quick question should I add the sand first or rock? I've herd put the whole bag in tank then water then cut open bag also I herd add rock first then sand around I don't kno witch way is best
christina12397 1 month ago
@christina12397 I would add the sand first, then the rock. The only reason I did it the other way around was because the rock came first. If you would like more info on adding the rock and aquascaping, please visit my video titled "How To Aquascpae A Reef Aquarium" In the video I cover which to add first and how to do it. Thanks for the sub and for the much appreciated feedback.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Hi! We recently started our reef tank. The aragonite was added at Saturday night and the live rock at Sunday morning. We also added bacteria to boost cycling. At fisrt the water tested positive to ammonia, but today the ammonia were at 0 level. Problem is that NO2 never appeared. We are confused. Did it complete cycling or not?
Lenore21 1 month ago
@Lenore21 Only way to tell is to test the system continuously. It is important to test the tank as soon as you get started, and continue to test daily after that so you can know where the parameters have been, where they are now, and where they will be in the future. Its the only way to be sure. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
when you cycle rock and the tank at the same time should you have your lights on?
mschoenthaler86 1 month ago
@mschoenthaler86 Yes. I recommend you light the tank at least 8 hours a day.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
is live rock considered coral?
HardHatDIver412 1 month ago
@HardHatDIver412 No, but it can contain corals, and is a living piece of rock :)
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo live rock is ok for beginners right, when you add corals thats when it gets more difficult?
HardHatDIver412 1 month ago
@HardHatDIver412 I would say yes because live rock can help your tank do really well, more so than dry rock can, but live rock does require some form of intense light to encourage the growth of coraline algae. You can successfully keep live rock under power compacts or T5 bulbs. Good luck and thanks for the sub.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo Sweet! thanks for your help
HardHatDIver412 1 month ago
Ok,thanks for the response. One more thing, wanted to know if you by chance know if algea sheets/seaweed is left on a clip in the tank will cause an ammonia spike ?
tatiana320 1 month ago
@tatiana320 Its possible, but unlikely. What will result is a huge spike in nitrates and phosphates, followed by nuisance algae growth for long periods of time.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
Hi I've been watching your videos on cycling a tank. My tank now has no ammonia in it. Do you know how long after does it take for the nitrite level to drop. Or should I just do a large water change. To completely drop everything.
tatiana320 1 month ago
@tatiana320 As stated in the video, it's different for all of us so I cannot provide you an answer to this question. I recommend you to be patient and continue to test the system to know where its been, where its at, and where its headed. A water change will only interrupt the cycle and once you add fish that produce more waste, your tank will cycle again. Only perform a water change after the cycle has ended and all you see is nitrates in the tank. Hope this helps. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
alright im setting up a 75 gallon reef tank and would it be better to have all the power heads on 1 side or on 2 sides like yours?
Bechertanks 1 month ago
@Bechertanks @ sides will offer you more control of water movement on both sides of the tank especially with these pumps.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo thanks man and did you ever make the clean up crew jobs video i havent looked yet
Bechertanks 1 month ago
@Bechertanks Not as of yet but coming soon.
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
@newyorksteelo thanks man i learn alot from your videos keep it up man and i like your set up
Bechertanks 1 month ago
@Bechertanks Your welcome :)
newyorksteelo 1 month ago
During cycling, how long do you leave the lights on?
AntonyTrickrider 2 months ago in playlist Fler videoklipp från newyorksteelo
@AntonyTrickrider I left my lights on 8 hours a day.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
I was planing on cycling out my new tank with some pure ammonia source from local hardware store. I plan to dose the tank upto 4ppm and letting the cycle process begin. good choice?? bad?? vs. dead shrimp in tank
TRDStreetRacing 2 months ago
@TRDStreetRacing It's possible to do it this way also but I would much rather recommend you do it the natural way. This way, you do not risk introducing some other chemical or substance contained in the Ammonia solution. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
I'm Trying To Watch This Video But It Say's "An Error Occurred, Please Try Again Later"
Br0oklynKidd 2 months ago
@Br0oklynKidd Really? Can you please let me know if it solves itself and you are finally able to view it?
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
@ Newyorksteelo thanks, I love watching your videos keep up the good work!
Droidx83 2 months ago
@Droidx83 Thanks. Many more videos to come so stay tuned :)
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Newyorksteelo, I'm new to marine aquariums. Can I use the same live rock, I used to cycle the aquarium for aqua scaping after the tank has cycled?? And can I also mix dry rock and live rock together??
Droidx83 2 months ago
@Droidx83 Every time you add new rock to the system, whether live rock or dry rock, there will be a cycle so it is recommended that you cure the rock is a separate tub for an already established system. If you are just starting out, you can add all the live rock you need and use that to cycle the tank, but do not add animals until you have all the rock you need in place and fully cycled.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Steelo I love your videos. Very educational. My question is: I am starting a new reef tank and am wondering when you add the tank clean up crew? The tank is 100 gallons and has about 80 to 90 pounds of LR. Some of the LR came with the tank and 60 pounds I bought from someone shutting down a 210 gal tank. I has red alge on it and is very alive. I also put between 3 and 4" of live sand. Not a full deep bed yet. Also how many snails in a 100 gal tank? Thanks again
jtyreetex 2 months ago
@jtyreetex As stated in the video, the clean up crew should be added after the tank cycles. Check liveaquaria for info on clean up crews and how much would be ideal based on tank size. Thanks for the much appreciated feedback. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
You mention a couple different ways to cycle a new saltwater setup, LR was one and also by using a raw shrimp and allowing it to decay. I'm in the process of setting up a 125g aquarium and was gonna toss in around 100 lbs of LR. Do I need to toss in a raw shrimp also to kick start the cycle or will the LR be enough? Great videos by the way, keep em coming...
Obbey2010 2 months ago
@Obbey2010 As clearly stated in the video, live rock should do the trick. Get yourself some test kits (as also stated in the video) and test since day, daily to know where your at, and where you are headed. Good luck and welcome to the hobby :)
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
You mention a couple different ways to cycle a new saltwater setup, LR was one and also by using a raw shrimp and allowing it to decay. I'm in the process of setting up a 125g aquarium and was gonna toss in around 100 lbs of LR. Do I need to toss in a raw shrimp also to kick start the cycle or will the LR be enough?
Obbey2010 2 months ago
My bad didn't test from day one. But I have some coral that has been on one of the rocks and it looks like he growing. I also have bit of buble algae.
Arrecifeshaka 2 months ago
@Arrecifeshaka Testing from day one is extremely important, otherwise, you would be blind as to where the parameters have been compared to where they are now. Bubble Algae is harmless and of no concern. Easy removed manually too :)
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
2 days later. I have hair algae and some cyano on the rocks. A little bit of brown on the glass. Is the cycle process finished? I did not have any animals in there at all. I used the rock from my 55 and the water from my 55 gal.
Arrecifeshaka 2 months ago
@Arrecifeshaka Only the test its can determine if the cycle is finished. If you tested since day one, and witnessed the spike of Ammonia, then Nitrite, and now Nitrate, and also witnessed the first 2 drop to undetectable levels, the tank has cycled.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Wasup mastersteelo!!! What will we do without your knowledge? Following some o ur videos and advice. I am now in my first week of cycling my 75. I tested my water and everything looks good except ph was between 8-8.2. I top off the tank with saltwater and then did a 10% off water change.
Arrecifeshaka 2 months ago
@Arrecifeshaka PH in those numbers is pretty good, especially during or after the cycle. Keep up the good work and thanks for the comment.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Great Vid!
767er767er 2 months ago
@767er767er Thanks :)
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Nice video man good work I learned a lot from it... My 125 gal salt has major diatom blooms in it but nitrite and nitrates are still up
saltwaternewbie1 2 months ago
@saltwaternewbie1 Thanks. It should stabilize with a bit of patience and if you set up the system correctly. good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Well done and very informative! Thank you.
carlocmendoza 2 months ago
@carlocmendoza Your welcome. Glad to hear it :)
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Lol I didn't just jump straite into this hobby without a lil research so I know the basic do's and don'ts... thanks for your help man keep up the good work and with a little luck ill have my tank lookin as good as yours
TizocProductions 2 months ago
@TizocProductions Got ya!
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Cool man thanks... I actually do have one question. Like I said earlier I've been running my tank for about a week now with some live sand and about a day ago I noticed my tank started to give off a slight smell like a kinda earthy or like a sterile smell... do u know if this is normal? Have u ever experienced anything like this
TizocProductions 2 months ago
@TizocProductions Normal. Probably new tank syndrome. I have a video on that also, unless you use some crazy sand and not the packaged one i recommend. If you used some crazy sand collected from the beach or something your in for trouble.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Thanks man I feel a lil dumb for not searching ur other vids before asking wat I needed... I was actually watching ur vid on testing and additives when I got ur reply to my question loL
TizocProductions 2 months ago
@TizocProductions No problem man. If you are ever confused about something, I am here to help out. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
I got another question too lol... does live rock need to have the water chemestry at specific levels before I throw it in or can I just throw it in and it will level out the chemestry itself?
TizocProductions 2 months ago
@TizocProductions Yes, any live rock you add, being that it is live, will at least require your salinty and PH to be up to par. PH should be 8.0 to 8.4 and the salinity can be anywhere from 1.023 to 1.025. It sounds like you are a beginner and so I recommend you watch all my videos before you buy anything or try messing with the tank. All the info you need is found on my videos. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Supp man just wondering if u can help me and tell me what test kits I will need and what to test for cuz I just don't know what to get...I'm trying to cycle my tank, I've had it filtering with live sand for about a week now and I think its time to start testing before start to add in live rock
TizocProductions 2 months ago
@TizocProductions You will need the following test kits to start out. Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH. You will also need to test for salinity. After the cycle, or towards the end of it, I recommend you get the following test kits. Phosphates, Calcium, and Alkalinity. You have to add the live rock since day one because if you do it later, you will have to go through another cycle. Watch this video and listen to the commentary closely to learn more on the cycle.
newyorksteelo 2 months ago
Hi Steelo ! Big fan of your highly educational videos and advice for us newbies, please continue doing what you do ! I just had a question regarding the cycling method where you place a cocktail shrimp in the tank to kick off the nitrogen cycle. Now, am I supposed to leave it in until it has fully decomposed, or take it out once my ammonia levels have reached a high level? Thank you for your time =)
ThisfckingGuy123 3 months ago
@ThisfckingGuy123 Thanks for the compliment. You can let it decompose until you see no more signs of ammonia or nitrite, then remove t if you wish. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
my nitrites are at 5.0ppm and i got no diatoms????? how come come?
MrPeacfulwarrior 3 months ago
@MrPeacfulwarrior Patience, patience, and more patience :)
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
Hi steelo! I have a 90gal tank i'm about to set up with dry rock and live sand (fiji pink arag alive) and was wondering if getting 1-2 large pieces of live rock from the lfs or a friend is good enough to start the cycle? Thanks for all the awesome videos! Very helpful for us newbies!!!
phungvan84 3 months ago
@phungvan84 Probably not. You may still need to use the dead piece of shrimp approach. Thanks for the much appreciated feedback :)
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
hmm is it wise to use a skimmer during the cycle. surely it would slow the proses down.. no. nice videos btw
DPMANLA 3 months ago
@DPMANLA Yes it is wise and wont slow down the process. If you let the shrimp or live rock decompose without the skimmer, phosphates galore will be the result. Run all filtration systems since day one and let the cycle take place. Let the system get used to a combination of the skimmer removing waste, and the bacteria breaking down waste. A skimmer only really removes about 30% or organics while the other 70 percent is all bacteria break down. Hope this makes sense to you. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
@newyorksteelo perfect. im going with just live rock to cycle. cool and thanks for the fast reply. will have to sub and like.
DPMANLA 3 months ago
@DPMANLA Your welcome.
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
Did you have a chance to make the video on the introduction of the clean-up crew can you send me the video name/link?
alexvasquez214 3 months ago in playlist More videos from newyorksteelo
@alexvasquez214 I have yet to make this video buddy. Mostly because I am working on an article to release with the video. Sorry, but in the main time, you can visit liveaquaria for a full description on reef janitors and clean up crews :)
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
if i use natural sea water acquired from LFS does the water still need to cycle? i have live sand and rocks already in the tank. BTW great vids man
tony09305 3 months ago
@tony09305 I would not recommend using real Ocean water, unless it is processed ocean water collected near the reefs, such as a product called "NutriSea Water". If you go and collect water from the ocean near the shores, you risk introducing phosphates, and even if collected near the reefs, you risk introducing parasites galore. Thanks for the feedback :)
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
Do leave the filter on when i put live bacteria in the tank if i have a power head in the tank? i have live sand and rock in the thank also? please help thank you
Florida7moss 3 months ago
@Florida7moss Yes. Let the system run and leave it be until it cycles. Chances are you wont need bacteria with live rock. Just let it cycle with the dead matter on the live rock which occurred during shipping.
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
@newyorksteelo Thanks check out my video this what im starting off with im going to be doing reviews on whats going on and the products. thanks for the fast reply
Florida7moss 3 months ago
@Florida7moss I will try to find some time and take a look when I get a chance, and further leave a comment if need be.
newyorksteelo 3 months ago
At one point I thought you said that you were going to review natures oceans live sand? I put 50lb of .0 substrate and after 24 hours the water was clear than I added 30lb of sugar size live sand and I am now on day 4 of cloudy water.
jjamontan 4 months ago in playlist Saltwater tank
@jjamontan I did review this sand buddy. Check my video list for a review on this sand :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
BIG thumbs up!
MrPeacfulwarrior 4 months ago
@MrPeacfulwarrior Greatly appreciate it :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
hi nysteelo this is gene, i have a 75 gallon thats goin through the process with the vinegar and the bleach thanks to you my friend..i was able to clean all the pumps and pipes that came with this use system now im waiting for the clean up of the tank, now the rocks and the sand and the miracle mud do you get it from the same place cause i have to do the same.
reefman46 4 months ago in playlist More videos from newyorksteelo
@reefman46 I got it from different places. Research online for the best price and you should find what you are looking for. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
good video, if you listen closely he talks like christopher walken.
antilucas45 4 months ago
@antilucas45 lol, was not aware of that. Definitely a first. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
What do you mean by use dead shrimp to help with cycle process? Are you talking about regular shrimp from the grocery store or what? ... I have a 125 gallon tank and about 80 pounds of live rock in it I got from someone else tank that was already established..there were snails and those little crabs that change shells living on the rock and other things. He told me to just place rocks in my tank not to clean them..can I still put a shrimp in the tank? If so what type and how many for 125g tank
hollabacknow8557 4 months ago
@hollabacknow8557 Yes. A regular raw dead piece of shrimp you would normally buy in a fish food market. This is so that the shrimp can begin to decompose and force the cycle upon the tank. He is right about not cleaning the rocks and just placing them in the tank, and there is no need to add a dead piece of shrimp in this case. Chances are that with the move from his house to yours the balance of the aquarium has been interrupted and so some death will occur and cause another mini cycle.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
@newyorksteelo the reason why i used live rock from someone else tank is because i was told if you find live rock thats already been through the process in another tank of being cured it's easier to take that and place it in your tank it cycles it faster thats why i have never brought or used dead/dry rock to put into my tank i always try to find live rock that someone is selling thats in there tank or thats being kept alive i hear it cycles faster and it's better to do that
hollabacknow8557 4 months ago
@hollabacknow8557 This true, but you are also risking buying rock that has been in a tank previously neglected and can be phosphate ridden. The best rock to buy comes from the ocean, to the dealer, to you. Please do visit my video titled "Reef Aquarium New & Old Tank Syndrome" to learn a bit more about this. Keep up the good work.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
i have another question are t5's good lighing for hard coral and soft coral?
hollabacknow8557 4 months ago
@hollabacknow8557 Yes, T5 lighting is capable of sustaining all corals if positioned properly throughout the tank.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
i was told yesterday at my local fish store that the little white worms that sometimes comes with live rock are bad he said they eat the corals and rocks and they can be poisonus is that true
Derekaasen 4 months ago
@Derekaasen Not sure which worm you are talking about here but more than 90% of marine worms live on the reef and are completely reef safe. I mean just take a look at my tank and corals from some of my most recent videos to see for yourself, and I have thousands of worms in my tank :) I recommend you to visit the description box on my video titled "How To Aquascape A Reef Aquarium" to find a link to all hitchhikers with photos and detailed info on them :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
@newyorksteelo alright thank you do you also put the live rock stright into the tank when you get it or do you reanse it off and let it set in a different contaner for a day or two
Derekaasen 4 months ago
@Derekaasen If you are just starting a new tank, you can add the rock right away and allow the rock to cycle the tank as illustrated in my video. However, if you already have an established tank with animals and already cycled the tank, you should cycle and cure the rock on a separate container/tub until the rock is cured, and then you can safely add it to the established tank. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Steelo,
That's why I posted.. I'm always tring to learn. The scientific part of the 5ppm rule went over my head but when I cycled my 100g my ammonia didn't go over 5ppm. Also have you herd that high nitrite can throw off nitrate tests during cycling.
abreezeducttesting 4 months ago
@abreezeducttesting Not at all. Never heard of this.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Steelo,
I learned from Dr. TIM Hovanec He's from marineland aquarium the guy how developed BioSpira he stated during cycling if the ammonia gets over 5 ppm it will kill bacteria. Some suggest for water change to avoid getting over 5ppm. Will help speed up bacteria growth.
abreezeducttesting 4 months ago
@abreezeducttesting Not true buddy. What's true is that Ammonia even at 1ppm will kill life because it is toxic, but it will not kill the very bacteria that live off the Ammonia itself. The more Ammonia present, the more bacteria will be present that consume the Ammonia and turning it into nitrites. This bacteria is what will ultimately lead to having 0 ppm Ammonia in your tank. Removing the Ammonia via water change will prevent the necessary bacteria from developing, prolonging the cycle :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
What is your opinion on water changes during the cycling process? Was thinking 10% weekly changes but wasn't sure how it would affect the cycle. Thanks!
zjgarrison 4 months ago
@zjgarrison The information you seek is found on this video. No water changes should be performed during the cycle process or you will be interrupting the growth of the beneficial bacteria prolonging the cycle altogether.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
hi steelo i have a question i had a 46 gallon reef bow that i transferred to a 90 gallon
well to make a long story short i lost some of my corals like frogspawn duncans and montiporas the montys have bleached out to white. i did transfer all water and sand and rock but added new salt mix do you happen to know why my corals did not make it is it because its considered a new cycle<
flychef11 4 months ago
@flychef11 Could be a number of things. The drastic change in using a new salt mix is one, the new tank went through a mini cycle exposing your corals to ammonia and nitrite could be another, changing the old smaller fixture for the much larger newer fixture and blasting the corals with intense lighting is also a possibility. Too many variables that come into play here and it's hard to pin point the exact one. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
im a novice when it comes to salt water just great info thanks
djrichimc 4 months ago
@djrichimc Your welcome. Glad to have you as a subscriber.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Ok , Thanks again :)
Capri0295 4 months ago
Thankyou , I'll definitely get one . One more question , they awesome told me I should do a 3 gallon water on a 14 gallon tank . I heard two guys on other people page that they did a 2 gallon .
Capri0295 4 months ago
@Capri0295 Not much of a difference if you asked me and as long as you do a 10% water change, it should be OK. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
This video is awesome , all my question were answer . I'm not worrying anymore about my rocks & sand . Just one question , I've got 14g BioCube , I was wondering if I should replace the filter cartridge with a protein skimmer. I ask a local store worker they said as long as I do weekly water changes I don't need it.
Capri0295 4 months ago
@Capri0295 I would definitely advise you to replace the hang on back power filter for a skimmer. If you have at least 1 pound of live rock per gallon, the rock itself contains enough surface area for biological bacteria to grow and flourish, hence the biological aspect of your power filter is not needed. The skimmer should be the heart of the filtration for a saltwater aquarium and the local store is wrong. You can still use the power filter for carbon or phosphate media but must be cleaned.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Wow , you are awesome . So far this video answer all my question , it stop me from worrying about the brown alge on my rocks & alittle on my sand . Ill be going into my 3 week of cycling & my ammonia , nitrite , nitrate is perfect . I had a problem with my ph , but now that's right on point. I want to thank you & everybody on this page because because alot of my question was ask & answer. Now the only question I have is , Ive got a 14 gallon BioCube , everything is still stock , was wondering d
Capri0295 4 months ago
@Capri0295 That's wassup. More than glad to hear it :)
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
great video dude
mbowler05 4 months ago
@mbowler05 Thank you!
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Very nice informative video from experience, A+
dirtride858 4 months ago
@dirtride858 Thank you!
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
hey guys, i am starting to get into this hobby, so yesterday i added my salt mix to my tank and it got cloudy... like normal. I wake up today and its still murky not crystal clear? So i put a micron sock to trap any debris and on the bottom of the tank i am finding what looks to be like sand when i haven't done anything to the tank other than adding salt and water. Advice you be greatly appreciated thank you
lpunchya 4 months ago
@lpunchya You need to wait until the salt mixes with the water. This is achieved with strong power heads and the system running. If you lack water movement in this area, it could take a few days before the salt disintegrates and mixes properly. Patience is key to success in this hobby. Good luck.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
great info steelo, what size clean up crude do you think is right for a 46 g with about 70lbs live and dry rock. tank enter the nitrogen cycle already.
iliriano6 4 months ago
@iliriano6 Check liveaquaria and read up on their clean up crew packages. You should gather the info you seek there. Thanks for the comment.
newyorksteelo 4 months ago
Great info. Just what I needed, thanks!
carlitosway368 5 months ago
@carlitosway368 Your welcome :)
newyorksteelo 5 months ago
I started my tank today, thanks for your advice
ganasilk 5 months ago
@ganasilk Welcome to the hobby. You are in for the ride of your life. Enjoy, and thanks for watching ;)
newyorksteelo 5 months ago
When cycling a tank is it safe to mix both dry and live rock together?
ASERT310 5 months ago
@ASERT310 Yes.
newyorksteelo 5 months ago
Hi there! I just started with a Vision 450 to be my first saltwater tank.. On day one, i added water, salt, sand and Natureform Replica Rock from TMC. When that was done, I`ve added some saltwater bacteria i bought at the local store..
I had the bacteria in for around 1 week, then i added 5 Chromis (wich I know understand was kinda stupid). The Chromis are still alive and look healthy, on day 10. Question:How do I cycle a aquarium with Natureform replica rock? Any idea? What should i do now? THX
mrteyssere 5 months ago
@mrteyssere All the information you need is already discussed and found in this video. I recommend you listen closely as I discuss three ways to cycle a tank, one of which applies to your very question. Good luck and welcome to the hobby :)
newyorksteelo 5 months ago