Cycling

[jose hernandez]

So I finally set up my reefer 750 build it’s been up and running nearly 3 weeks how long should i wait till I put fish in it I used fritz turbo start live bacteria the refrigerated version

 

[S.Pepper]

What are your water parameters?

 

[jose hernandez]

Didn’t test ammonia need to get a test kit but nitrate is 10

 

[don_chuwish]

Some nitrate is a good sign but you do need to know ammonia and nitrite are zero.

 

[Silent]

At a minimum you can get a seachem ammonia alert badge

 

[jose hernandez]

Gonna get a test kit today but I figured adding a fish or 2 would help the cycling process thnks

 

[don_chuwish]

You can also just add some food. Mysis or a raw table shrimp.

 

[lapin]

You dont want to add fish then have them die because of an ammonia spike. I would get an ammonia test kit and some Prime just in case. I think your fine but a backup plan is always a good thing. When things go south its never at a good time.

 

[jose hernandez]

Will the prime affect the live bacteria I added

 

[don_chuwish]

Prime doesn't hurt the live bacteria but I wouldn't bother with it. Test first, don't dump something in the tank unless you have a test that shows you need to.

 

[jose hernandez]

Will do

 

[MichaelReefer]

Will do

Just take your time and let it do it's thing. If you go and start messing with the cycling with Prime and other chemicals it may prolong your cycle period. I know it's nerve wracking, we've all been through it.