ready for fish?

[Williamthegr88]

so my tank has been cycling for a week I have a 34 gallon tank 25 pounds cured live rock and live sand my measurements read 0 ammonia,0 nitrite,and 0 nitrate,8. 4 pH . Just wondering cause everywhere I read says 30 days

 

[Shep]

Did you ever see a spike in ammonia or nitrate? I would still wait at least two more weeks, its better safe than sorry

 

[Pg513]

There is not set amount of days. It depends on when the cycle is complete. I'm guessing you saw ammonia and nitrite rise?

Also, it's best to quarantine your fish in a separate tank before adding it to the display.

 

[Williamthegr88]

ok an honestly this is the first test I have done but I'll wait a bit longer and do another water test in a couple of days I don't want any fish deaths

 

[BoneXriffic]

I would wait, sounds like the amonia hasnt spiked yet, and how clean was the rock?

 

[Williamthegr88]

the rock was very clean and yea I though it was a bit too fast I'll keep an eye on the ammonia

 

[Untamedrose]

Feed the tank Half a chuck of shrimp should do that size or a cube of frozen food. Keep feeding it every few days(smaller amount, about what you expect to be feeding the fish)

It's kinda like a vaccination....it's gotta get a little sick before it can keep itself healthy.
You WANT high ammonia at a week in, so you can get high nitrites, so you can get high nitrates....and cycle it

 

[Williamthegr88]

Feed the tank Half a chuck of shrimp should do that size or a cube of frozen food. Keep feeding it every few days(smaller amount, about what you expect to be feeding the fish)

It's kinda like a vaccination....it's gotta get a little sick before it can keep itself healthy.
You WANT high ammonia at a week in, so you can get high nitrites, so you can get high nitrates....and cycle it

Oh really I never heard of that thanks for the advice I'll have to pick some food up

 

[idisc]

I would say you are good to go. Them levels seem great!

 

[monkiboy]

take...your...time. there is a nitrogen cycle to kick start your bio filter but there is no reason to look to add fish so soon in a new tank's life. your tank will perhaps go through an algal cycle which can last months but the live rock and sand may keep that short. take the opportunity now to build up your micro fauna and establish your tank maintenance routines, get a screen top, get in tune with tank's rhythm, etc. if you follow very successful european builds you'll see most reefers wait 6 or more months before adding fish. the idea of quarantine for your fish is also a great one and lots to learn there if new to the process. it can be VERY exciting to move quickly but you'll enjoy the hobby and likely to be much more successful long term if you take...your...time

 

[Steve Tobias]

I haven't heard of a cycle taking less than 3 to 4 weeks.

 

[idisc]

Yes I think you are certainly ready