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NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	a few weeks back i posted a thread about how my tank wasnt cycling properly because ammonia levels were low for the longest time and nitrites hadnt registered at all. well, a lot can happen in a few weeks. nitrites suddenly appeared and then, magically, last night they disappeared completely. testing for nitrate showed 10ppm. soooo... is this it? the promised land? am i done cycling? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Sounds like it! 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate? You're good to go! -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	excellent! that wasnt too bad either... just took a lot of patience. i didnt even lose a single barb! now it's time to plant my tank *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	I thought you were supposed to plant your tank before the cycle??
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	uh oh... i asked around and people on forums have said its ok to do it afterwards... can you def. not do it after??? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	No, there's no problem with adding plants after, though the tank might have to settle itself for a while. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	how so? im sorry if im asking a lot, id just appreciate it if someone could explain how it's going to need to "settle down" ? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	What I mean is that it would have to get used to the new plants, just like with adding new fish. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	but i thought adding plants was healthy for a tank in that some plants use up things like nitrate rather than produce them. or would they adversely affect the bacterial colonies in the tank...? *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Yes they do eat up nitrate which is very helpful. It still doesnt replace water changes cause other metals and whatnot build up in the water. I've never added my plants first, but thats cause i forgot. And i think plants also help you fish to feel more secure. cali had an artical o green and how it makes you relaxed or something.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	i never EVER planned on abandoning weekly water changes. i was just really excited about getting to plant this sucker and i was kinda worried that doing it after the cycle might be bad for the tank somehow... but as long as its safe im ready to go for it. thanks! *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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