Day 10: Down to 0.5

[Rockker]

Hey:

It's day 10 of my package on my 55 Gallon and yesterday the ammonia is finally down to 0.5.

I did not do a water change the last 2 days and it looks like I'll be cycled soon.

Things are looking up. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

I'll probably be ready for my 2nd half next week some time.

Rockker :D

[Art_Vandelay]

you shouldn't do water changes at all during an initial cycle; it only prolongs the process

[Art_Vandelay]

you should only do a change when the nitrites are down to zero for about 2 days straight.

[CincyGida]

Rock -

Good times - 0.5-ish is when my cycle really took off. I bet your levels are at zero in 3-4 days max. I just ordered my second shipment today.

The brown algae started within the last 24 hours and I hear that that is normal but you probably won't see that for another week. Perhaps shorter if you have bright lights (I have 40watts - not much.) (40gal)

-Chris

[Rockker]

Thanks Cindy.... I am right on track now.

I am going to run my lights less so maybe the algea won't attack as much.

I have 324 watts on a 55 gallon.

I wanna see pics when you get the 2nd shipment.

Luck
Rockker

[CincyGida]

First off, it was "Cincy" not Cindy! lol! That's ok, though.

Secondly, 324 watts? cripes. I need to seriously consider more wattage next pay period!

[Rockker]

Sorry man about the Cindy thing.

Yeah, I bought my T5's from Ebay and they are BRIGHT.

With a 40 Gallon, you might be able to get some PC's at a good price, but I don't think 40 watts is gonna be enough light to keep everything alive.

Luck
Rockker