New tank cycle

[Puppy]

New tank 90gallon. Threw 3 jumbo shrimp in 3 weeks ago, and waited. It’s done cooking. Zero ammonia and nitrite. 20ish nitrate. Do big water change, test again then start adding.

 

[JasonK84]

Remove what's left of the shrimp so your nitrates don't continue to rise. Do a large water change and should be ready for first occupant once it's gone through QT.

 

[JasonK84]

New tank 90gallon. Threw 3 jumbo shrimp in 3 weeks ago, and waited. It’s done cooking. Zero ammonia and nitrite. 20ish nitrate. Do big water change, test again then start adding.

3 weeks does seem a little on the short side. Did you start with live sand or add bacteria in a bottle?

 

[Puppy]

Live sand. I’m in agreement on seems short time. I’m going to do a water change, 30gallon to start, test again in couple days and see where nitrates are. At least that’s the plan. I’m open to any and all suggestions.

 

[Puppy]

I added nothing. Just 3 jumbo shrimp. The rock is coral reef saver dry rock. I rinsed it thoroughly off dust before putting in tank