Another noob question

[Richard938]

Hi everyone

I'm setting up a 12g nano reef tank and I had a question (big surprise huh )

anywhooo,, my question is about cycling the tank, is there a guide out there that could tell me the rules of this procedure?

I want to do everything very slowly and take my time with this setup,
but it would be nice to know how to do it the right way.

Thanks,
Rich

[luvmylo]

here's some good readin for ya
http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/sh...ussion+cycling

[Richard938]

Thanks luvmylo,
this is just what I was looking for

[aquawolf]

Welcome to TRT!

[Richard938]

Originally Posted by aquawolf

Welcome to TRT!

Hey, thanks aquawolf

[aquawolf]

You are quite welcome and will quickly find that this is a great site for getting answers to your questions without people making you feel stupid for asking.

I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

[luvmylo]

Hey no prob. Glad I could help ya

[Loverotties]

Yes! Welcome to TRT!

[dobejazz]

welcome to TRT

[Richard938]

Thanks Loverotties and dobejazz,

Well, it looks like my tank will be here next Tuesday
this is the one I ended up buying

http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_12gDX_nanocube.html

anyone have this model?

I hope it's okay for a few corals and a couple of crabs

[OneDummHikk]

I dont have that particular model but it will do find for a "few crabs and corals". But, how many (and what kind) are a "few"?

[dobejazz]

I have the 24g JBJ nano cube and have been really happy with it overall it's been set up over 3 years

[reginanmc]

Welcome to TRT

Originally Posted by Richard938

I want to do everything very slowly and take my time with this setup,
but it would be nice to know how to do it the right way.

This is the best decision you will ever make in reefing

Originally Posted by Richard938

I hope it's okay for a few corals and a couple of crabs

Might I reccomend reading around through the Nano Build-off you will get a heap of ideas and many of your questions may be anwsered.

Have fun with your new tank and don't be afriad to ask questions, there is a wealth of knowlage here on TRT.

[Richard938]

Originally Posted by OneDummHikk

I dont have that particular model but it will do find for a "few crabs and corals". But, how many (and what kind) are a "few"?

Hi OneDummHikk,
I'm not sure about what kind of corals yet I still need to do some reading, but I know I don't want a heavy load in this small tank, so maybe a cleaner shrimp and two hermits, not sure if I want or can have any fish yet.

[OneDummHikk]

Originally Posted by Richard938

Hi OneDummHikk,
I'm not sure about what kind of corals yet I still need to do some reading, but I know I don't want a heavy load in this small tank, so maybe a cleaner shrimp and two hermits, not sure if I want or can have any fish yet.

You said the tank would be here Tuesday? If so, I wouldn't add any fish to it at all (corals either) until at least July 1. Give it that long to go through the cycle process, possibly longer. After that, start with the cleaners. You can have one, possibly two (depending on the fish) in a 12G tank. I have a 12G nano (not a JBJ though) and added too much too fast (It is all dobejazz's fault - she didn't stop me) and it nuked my tank friday night. This time, there won't be anything live in it until July at the earliest.

As you said, go slow, be patient, and enjoy the tank.