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[Tangman123]

i had a reef tank running and everything died and got rid off the tank I kept the rock outside. I’ve got a new tank 4 mounts ago and I put the rock in with out thinking fish are alive and well in the tank. My question is will the rock be cured now

 

[GoVols]

i had a reef tank running and everything died and got rid off the tank I kept the rock outside. I’ve got a new tank 4 mounts ago and I put the rock in with out thinking fish are alive and well in the tank. My question is will the rock be cured now

First off:
Welcome to Reef 2 Reef!!

Did you "cycle" your new tank with ammonia / while your old rock was in your new tank?

 

[mta_morrow]

Welcome to R2R......and...…...what @GoVols said

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

#WelcometoR2R
So I understand this, you started the tank 4 months ago with the rock from your old system, and added fish not knowing if the tank was cycled or if the rock was cured?

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[Tangman123]

First off:
Welcome to Reef 2 Reef!!

Did you "cycle" your new tank with ammonia?

Thank you. No I dident I dident now I had to I’ve got star fish crab angel in there and they have been since I started the tank it’s got live sand

 

[Tangman123]

Welcome to R2R!

#WelcometoR2R
So I understand this, you started the tank 4 months ago with the rock from your old system, and added fish not knowing if the tank was cycled or if the rock was cured?

Ye strays right buddy. Whould it of done it’s cycle and cured

 

[Tangman123]

I want to add coral will it be ok

 

[GoVols]

I want to add coral will it be ok

No

Not if your reef has not been cycled.

You need to cycle a reef the right way and use good test kits to see where you ammonia / nitrites and nitrates stand.

If it's not cycled then you will lose everything and you will want to quit the hobby.

Do you know how to cycle a tank?

 

[Tangman123]

No

Not if your reef has not been cycled.

You need to cycle a reef the right way and use good test kits to see where you ammonia / nitrites and nitrates stand.

Do you know how to cycle a tank?

I don’t bud. Can I do it while my fish are in the tank

 

[GoVols]

I don’t bud. Can I do it while my fish are in the tank

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/cycling-an-aquarium.303/

Only damsels will survive.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I don’t bud. Can I do it while my fish are in the tank

What size tank and what kind of fish. Fish in cycle is not as widely practiced as it used yo be.

 

[MSB123]

Welcome! +1 on @Crabs Mcjones and @GoVols said! Do a proper cycle before adding anything else!

 

[Tangman123]

Welcome! +1 on @Crabs Mcjones and @GoVols said! Do a proper cycle before adding anything else!

I’ve got an angel fish and one damsel I used live sand it said no cycle I’m gutted now. How do I cycle my tank. My fish have survived 4 mounts do I have to cycle it

 

[Crabs McJones]

I’ve got an angel fish and one damsel I used live sand it said no cycle I’m gutted now. How do I cycle my tank. My fish have survived 4 mounts do I have to cycle it

I'm not understanding your posts. Your original post said you got rid of a tank but kept the rock outside, four months ago you started up a tank and added the rock will your fish be ok. Are you saying you had the fish first for four months and just now added the rock?

 

[GoVols]

I’ve got an angel fish and one damsel I used live sand it said no cycle I’m gutted now. How do I cycle my tank. My fish have survived 4 mounts do I have to cycle it

If your old rock has been in there the entire time (4 months / with the fish), you may have cycled.

I'd test your ammonia and nitrites and see if they read zero, if they do, then you can test for nitrates.

If you only detect nitrates, then your nitrogen cycle (bacteria) is at work.

You have to test and take things real slow.

Reefing is about having-patients and stability.

Can you read the link that I posted for you?

 

[Tangman123]

Thank yo

If your old rock has been in there the entire time (4 months / with the fish), you may have cycled.

I'd test your ammonia and nitrites and see if they read zero, if they do, then you can test for nitrates.

If you only detect nitrates, then your nitrogen cycle (bacteria) is at work.

You have to test and take things real slow.

Reefing is about having-patients and stability.

Can you read the link that I posted for you?

u. I sorry I set the tank back up 4 mounts ago and pu the fish and th rock in at the same time 4 mounts ago. I tested nitrate they abut high at the moment. I can’t see the link. Sorry so new to this I just thirst I could set the tank up and away I go coz my sand said no cycle needed just add fish. I feel bad on my fish. I just want them to be safe my rock to cure. And be able to add coral. And have a bit off the ocean in my house. Thanks all for the help it is much needed

 

[GoVols]

Thank yo

u. I sorry I set the tank back up 4 mounts ago and pu the fish and th rock in at the same time 4 mounts ago. I tested nitrate they abut high at the moment. I can’t see the link. Sorry so new to this I just thirst I could set the tank up and away I go coz my sand said no cycle needed just add fish. I feel bad on my fish. I just want them to be safe my rock to cure. And be able to add coral. And have a bit off the ocean in my house. Thanks all for the help it is much needed

No worries..

Detecting nitrate is a good thing!!

Your Welcome and just trying to help

Agian:
Welcome to "our" Reef 2 Reef, family!!

We "all" hope, that you feel right at home.

 

[Tangman123]

No worries..

Detecting nitrate is a good thing!!

Your Welcome and just trying to help

Agian:
Welcome to "our" Reef 2 Reef, family!!

We "all" hope, that you feel right at home.

Thank you very much. Does this mean now my rock is curing. When would it be safe to add rock. I’m also burning. 2kj of live cured Fiji rock will that help

 

[Tangman123]

Also I have got Red Sea nitrate and phosphate remover should I use it? Or just keep doing regular water changes. again thanks