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right so iv just bought a 22g tank and started a fishless cycle today at about 3pm its now 10pm and the nitrite levels are at 0 should i be seeing a rise yet or is it still 2 early . iv been useing BIOMATURE for the cycleing . also got the heater running at 26c and filter is running also .

plus how can u tell if the water has been de chlorinised (spelling) iv used stress coat conditioner. and same applys to when i do a water change how long before the new water goes in the tank after the stress coat has been added. how long does it take to treat .

also when the cycle is finished how long roughly should i wait till first fish/fishes can go in and as im not sure what i want to keep in this tank im open to opinions. sorry if im not making any sense but this fish keeping is all new too me and really want to make this work.

cheers gaz

right so iv just bought a 22g tank and started a fishless cycle today at about 3pm its now 10pm and the nitrite levels are at 0 should i be seeing a rise yet or is it still 2 early . iv been useing BIOMATURE for the cycleing . also got the heater running at 26c and filter is running also .

plus how can u tell if the water has been de chlorinised (spelling) iv used stress coat conditioner. and same applys to when i do a water change how long before the new water goes in the tank after the stress coat has been added. how long does it take to treat .

also when the cycle is finished how long roughly should i wait till first fish/fishes can go in and as im not sure what i want to keep in this tank im open to opinions. sorry if im not making any sense but this fish keeping is all new too me and really want to make this work.

cheers gaz


Gaz a complete cycle can take a full month, it doesn't happen over night hun. So be patient

The Stress Coat dechlorinates the water as I understand relatively fast, as in I wouldn't worry, as long as it is put it...I've added water to the tank and then the stress coat over by the airstones and all is well.

As far as what fish you want to add, read your message I sent...You need to remove the neons out of the 10 gallon along with the corries, they will be absolutely delighted to be in the 22 gallon, and that will leave your crabs that you don't want to part with happy in the 10 gallon...then if you have the room maybe add some harlequin rasboras, they are small little fish with lots of personality...

heidi

The Rasboras are the ones in the bottom right, the others that are speckled are Hasbrosus Corries...they just love to play together in the bubbles



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gaz

The Cycle will be ready when it wants to, in other words be very patient for anywhere from 3-6 weeks.

As far as dechlorinating I am also led to believe using the corect products and at the correct rate it is practically instantly. I add it to my empty container before I add the water directly from the tap this makes sure it is mixed correctly.

When adding new fish do it very slowly and check every second day just to make sure everything is working correctly. I would also wait at least two weeks between adding fish, just to be on the safe side.
You may think all this takes too long but it is the best way in the long term.

I have started a 5ft tank and had it up and running fully within 12 hrs. Reason 35+ years of experience and it was a shift from a 4ft tank to a 5ft tank, and never lost a fish. But in your case take it very slowly.
As you go along ask many qusetions just make sure you have all the water details posted
Keith

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