Is it time??

cirelli77 · 08-13-2007, 07:43 PM

Is it time to start adding stuff to my tank yet. I got my first 0 readings on Nitrites and Nitrates. Systems been running for over two weeks with about 75 lbs of LR in a 75 gal tank. My skimmers working great too. What should i start with ??

Loverotties · 08-13-2007, 07:47 PM

You need a 0 on Ammonia and I still would Waite a couple of weeks after that reaches 0.

cirelli77 · 08-13-2007, 07:51 PM

Ammonia read at 0 also

bosscrab · 08-13-2007, 08:46 PM

I would wait at least 1 week w/everything reading zero. Then add a clean up crew.

ChilisREasy · 08-13-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bosscrab

I would wait at least 1 week w/everything reading zero. Then add a clean up crew.

yep, first small inverts,crabs, snails, stars, just your average cleaner crew. then if it remains 0 try a fish such as a tang or clown..then if it still is 0 add a coral or 2..it can spike up over night when its a new tank..so be careful & wait a month or 2 at least.,