Cycle after moving tank to new house

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

prime stalls cycles imo.

wait. are we using tap water?

ReefMadScientist · Jul 30, 2015

Okay so after your water change and after you add the fish - Add 4 teaspoons of the Dechlorinates.

Turn off your skimmer because it will go CRAZY. Be sure to add the substance in slowly and right into high flow.

Per Instructions: "Add two teaspoons for every 10g"

ReefMadScientist · Jul 30, 2015

Sorry for the confusion guys. THIS stuff is what I was talking about.

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

ReefMadScientist said:
Sorry for the confusion guys. THIS stuff is what I was talking about.

ok.

why are you dechlorinating water? is this coming out of the tap? or some secret ammonia-sauce recipe to turn it to ammonium?

ReefMadScientist · Jul 30, 2015

OP did you get this? Will save you some headache.

ReefMadScientist · Jul 30, 2015

Russ265 said:
ok.

why are you dechlorinating water? is this coming out of the tap? or some secret ammonia-sauce recipe to turn it to ammonium?

We are using very small amounts of it to remove the OP's ammonia. Dechlorinates are known to remove ammonia from ponds and mostly freshwater. I tested this product out on my tank when I was going through an ammonia spike. It works and is safe. We just want to control the OP's ammonia so the fish are not affected.

His tank is in mid-cycle so if we can control a little of the Ammonia and get it slightly down he will be ok.

fishboy15 · Jul 30, 2015

I have not got that yet, petsmart didn't have it.. I don't know if you are talking to me but yes I am using tap water. Do I need prime if I use tetra safe start?

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

ReefMadScientist said:
We are using very small amounts of it to remove the OP's ammonia. Dechlorinates are known to remove ammonia from ponds and mostly freshwater. I tested this product out on my tank when I was going through an ammonia spike. It works and is safe. We just want to control the OP's ammonia so the fish are not affected.

His tank is in mid-cycle so if we can control a little of the Ammonia and get it slightly down he will be ok.

ok then we are on the same page that the safestart plus doesnt work for marine tanks?

fishboy15 · Jul 30, 2015

You know I don't have fish in the tank right? So I do a water change and add the Aqua safe? You said mid cycle? I thought I was pretty much done? So the ammonia will remove with either the water change or the Aqua safe, then when I add the fish will the bacteria be able to catch up and convert it to nitrates?

twilliard · Jul 30, 2015

This is a tricky situation.
tap is being used
fish are in a bucket
so have to weigh what will stress the fish more.
OP only has API for now. In my thoughts add your fish, lights out let them calm down to help prevent illness.

twilliard · Jul 30, 2015

fishboy15 said:
You know I don't have fish in the tank right? So I do a water change and add the Aqua safe? You said mid cycle? I thought I was pretty much done? So the ammonia will remove with either the water change or the Aqua safe, then when I add the fish will the bacteria be able to catch up and convert it to nitrates?

Water changes not massive thought.
do you not have RODI?

fishboy15 · Jul 30, 2015

No rodi, should I do a water change before I put fish in? How big of water change? And when I add fish, how often should I do water fhanges

twilliard · Jul 30, 2015

Ok so no RODI
go to the store and buy water.
Bring to temp, mix salt and balance
I would hate to set you up for failure recommending water changes with tap water.

Tap water is a disaster waiting to happen if not all the right measures are in place

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

why do i have the distinct feeling that i am boarding...

dangros · Jul 30, 2015

There is no way in hell I would use tap water. Under no circumstance would I move a tank without RODI ready to go. But since, that's already been done, see if you can find a pet store with some clean water. I think I would take my chances with the tank over using tap. But I would acclimate the fish very slowly. Also, if you keep them in buckets, make certain to keep the tops on or they may jump out. That happened to me once. The main concern would would be drastic changes to the fish that could cause shock. Ph, temp, etc.

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

tap and salt are fine for fish imho. i just didnt know he had a tank prior (i am assuming with coral), but no rodi unit.

unless tds is really low... pandora's box will open without fantabulous filtration

Ezaudio2 · Jul 30, 2015

All else aside you should find someone to hold your fish until your system has stabilized. They won't last long in a bucket unless you're doing daily water changes and even then its very stressful.

twilliard · Jul 30, 2015

Amonia will build up fast in the bucket.
I hope all works out well for you!

fishboy15 · Jul 30, 2015

I'm taking the fish out and putting in the tank and tested parameters every hour, if I see anything go up, I'll do a water change. Taking a chance. Thanks everyone. I'll let you know how it goes

Russ265 · Jul 30, 2015

why are we changing to the new tank before it is ready anywho?

cant u use the old tank and wait for the new one to be ready? lot less putting out fires

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so you moved your old tank to the new house. i wouldnt even care about the slight cycle unless it was out in the sun