Bacterial bloom few weeks into cycling

[brandon429]

Agreed it's all custom from here on out, the base filtration is as ready now as it was last week, stock as you see fit. I always recommend knowing what kind of fish disease prevention protocol you want before moving on, what you add is determined by that selected mode.

 

[Chefnate]

I'd start with cuc. And maybe a small fish. I personally dont like adding corals for the first few months of running a new tank.

My lfs know story with my water issues, should I re test and take sample once water changes are done?

 

[RomoFL]

so what sort of corals should I be looking at? Can I add some cuc too or just corals first?

I would start with cuc and even some fish that like to eat algae. For this sized tank, maybe a lawnmower blenny.

 

[Chefnate]

I would start with cuc and even some fish that like to eat algae. For this sized tank, maybe a lawnmower blenny.

Would that be compatible with percula clownfish and a regal tang? Going forward?

 

[RomoFL]

Yep I don’t see why not.

 

[Chefnate]

So I’ve done a 15ltr water change on my tank so far. Tested the salt water all parameters fine.

Tested my tank just now and the readings still the same. Is it just gonna be a case of continuing water changes or do I do a big change?

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Chefnate]

@brandon429

 

[brandon429]

When you can get an updated full tank shot when lights come on today we can re assess your tank off pics, not what incorrect test kits read

Ok post when lights come on later this morn and we can check your params for nitrite and ammonia off the tank pics and known submersion history of the tank

Once you use prime, that water column cannot be tested accurately so we w just use a tank pic to see if you have free ammonia or not

 

[Chefnate]

When you can get an updated full tank shot when lights come on today we can re assess your tank off pics, not what incorrect test kits read

Ok post when lights come on later this morn and we can check your params for nitrite and ammonia off the tank pics and known submersion history of the tank

Once you use prime, that water column cannot be tested accurately so we w just use a tank pic to see if you have free ammonia or not

I’ll get my mrs to send pics after lunch, I’m at work atm

 

[Chefnate]

I’ll get my mrs to send pics after lunch, I’m at work atm

Ok here’s the pics, not the greatest, but I didn’t take them. Lol

 

[brandon429]

Everything I linked prior is why your cycle is done and you have no free ammonia nor nitrite, tank looks great. If you get additional testing done by someone not using a seneye monitor/ expect variation in test accuracy.

Nitrate is for algae tuning so whatever your real nitrate is has no bearing on the cycle. Easy call here, that's a no ammonia tank. The reason you have no nitrite is because on every cycling chart ever made, nitrite complies with zero ammonia at day twentyish, and you are past that submersion date, the algae growths show. Case closed, again
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[Chefnate]

Everything I stated prior is why your cycle is done and you have no free ammonia nor nitrite, tank looks great. If you get additional testing done by someone not using a seneye monitor/ expect variation in test accuracy.

Nitrate is for algae tuning so whatever your real nitrate is has no bearing on the cycle. Easy call here, that's a no ammonia tank.

How can you actually tell that from the pictures??

So should I do a 10% water change and good to go?

 

[Chefnate]

Everything I linked prior is why your cycle is done and you have no free ammonia nor nitrite, tank looks great. If you get additional testing done by someone not using a seneye monitor/ expect variation in test accuracy.

Nitrate is for algae tuning so whatever your real nitrate is has no bearing on the cycle. Easy call here, that's a no ammonia tank. The reason you have no nitrite is because on every cycling chart ever made, nitrite complies with zero ammonia at day twentyish, and you are past that submersion date, the algae growths show. Case closed, again
B

Sorry, saw your full post after I posted. Only caught half of it.

Thanks......AGAIN @brandon429

 

[Chefnate]

Hi,

I’ve just done a water change on my tank as there were bits coming through the pump. I’ve even had to turn my power head off as it seemingly made it worse. I made sure I cleared the dust in the media chamber where i have marine pure balls.
Any advice?
Here’s a video


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[Chefnate]

Hi,

I’ve just done a water change on my tank as there were bits coming through the pump. I’ve even had to turn my power head off as it seemingly made it worse. I made sure I cleared the dust in the media chamber where i have marine pure balls.
Any advice?
Here’s a video


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Hi,

I’ve just done a water change on my tank as there were bits coming through the pump. I’ve even had to turn my power head off as it seemingly made it worse. I made sure I cleared the dust in the media chamber where i have marine pure balls.
Any advice?
Here’s a video


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