Cycle

[Chris145G]

Hi.
I have started my first tank its 150g and 50g sump.
I used 80lbs of dry cured pukani
100lbs live sand
Shrimp method
First day all parameters are at 0
Day 3:
Phosphate 1
Ammonia 0.5
Nitrite 0.25
Nitrate 25
Day 5
Phosphates 1
Ammonia 0.5
Nitrite 1
Nitrate 50
Day 7
Phosphate 1
Ammonia <0.15
Nitrite 1
Nitrate 75
Day 14
Phosphate 0.5
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 25
The rest of the parameters are at
Salinity stay at 1.026
Ph 8.3
Call 450
Mag 1410
Alk 12

Does this mean the cycling is over in two weeks or will there be another spike. Should I swith on the light and feed the tank like there are fish in it or just wait a bit longer.

I have read a lot that the cycle usualy last 4 to 6 weeks is it possible that my cycle finished in 2 weeks??

 

[GoVols]

Going by your Ammonia / Nitrites and Nitrates is looks right.

If you want a pair of clownfish, I'd put them in now, to keep the cycle going.

If you get a spike they can handle it.

 

[JasonK84]

Looks good. Live sand helped with jump starting the bacteria. Good luck with your new tank!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Feed sparingly and maintain filtration.
Most impirtant..... Go slowly. Dont let impulse get the best of you

 

[Captain Quint]

Thanks for all the well documented and yes it appears on day 14 that the nitrogen process was complete. Congrats.

 

[Chris145G]

Thanks guy for help