Can i put 2 clowns in these parameters ?????

minajaguar · 04/26/2012, 03:26 PM

Can i put 2 clowns in these parameters as a biological start ?????
NH3 = 0
NO2 = 1-2 mg/l
NO3 = 10 mg/l
PH = 8.3
Temp = 27'
or wait till NO2 = 0

Andrew · 04/26/2012, 03:48 PM

How old is the tank?

Tahoe Reefer · 04/26/2012, 03:55 PM

You can just add a bit of food if your looking to start the biological cycle. Damsel fish, which includes clowns, are very hardy and will often survive the initial cycle of a tank however, it can be done without stressing out any animals.
If i'm misunderstanding your post and your tank is already in mid-cycle, I'd advise waiting until those params come down before adding the clownfish.

Feriation · 04/26/2012, 04:00 PM

Cycling with a live fish is a cruel way to start your tank. Wait until NO2 reaches 0, and then preform a water change to lower your NO3. Then you can begin adding livestock. Though I'd suggest QTing your clowns in a separate tank. You don't want to bring Ich into your tank you just spent so long cycling!

Sk8r has some GREAT stickies at the top of this forum about all of this.

minajaguar · 04/26/2012, 04:07 PM

my tank is cycling 26 days agoo ....

Andrew · 04/26/2012, 04:16 PM

Wait until the cycle is over before you add any fish. Even though the clowns would more than likely be fine since they are hardy, it's more humane to let the tank cycle properly first. May I ask what you used to cycle the tank?

minajaguar · 04/26/2012, 04:26 PM

used some fish food

minajaguar · 04/26/2012, 04:49 PM

my livebacteria product didn't make any change i used it since the first day and now it 26 days ....

Andrew · 04/26/2012, 04:57 PM

Do a water change (20%) and than re-test tomorrow. Doing a change will help out some and lower the nitrate levels. Did you get a large ammonia spike when you started the cycle?

minajaguar · 04/26/2012, 05:00 PM

yes

04/26/2012, 03:26 PM	#1
minajaguar Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	Can i put 2 clowns in these parameters ????? Can i put 2 clowns in these parameters as a biological start ????? NH3 = 0 NO2 = 1-2 mg/l NO3 = 10 mg/l PH = 8.3 Temp = 27' or wait till NO2 = 0

04/26/2012, 03:55 PM	#3
Tahoe Reefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, Ca Posts: 452	You can just add a bit of food if your looking to start the biological cycle. Damsel fish, which includes clowns, are very hardy and will often survive the initial cycle of a tank however, it can be done without stressing out any animals. If i'm misunderstanding your post and your tank is already in mid-cycle, I'd advise waiting until those params come down before adding the clownfish. __________________ Sent from my Computer using a Keyboard. Current Tank Info: 80g + 20g + 20g DT

04/26/2012, 04:00 PM	#4
Feriation Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kelowna Posts: 67	Cycling with a live fish is a cruel way to start your tank. Wait until NO2 reaches 0, and then preform a water change to lower your NO3. Then you can begin adding livestock. Though I'd suggest QTing your clowns in a separate tank. You don't want to bring Ich into your tank you just spent so long cycling! Sk8r has some GREAT stickies at the top of this forum about all of this. __________________ Changing peoples minds, one good dog at a time. www.HugABull.com

04/26/2012, 03:48 PM	#2
Andrew Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 13,673	How old is the tank?

04/26/2012, 04:07 PM	#5
minajaguar Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	my tank is cycling 26 days agoo ....

04/26/2012, 04:16 PM	#6
Andrew Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 13,673	Wait until the cycle is over before you add any fish. Even though the clowns would more than likely be fine since they are hardy, it's more humane to let the tank cycle properly first. May I ask what you used to cycle the tank?

04/26/2012, 04:26 PM	#7
minajaguar Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	used some fish food

04/26/2012, 04:49 PM	#8
minajaguar Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	my livebacteria product didn't make any change i used it since the first day and now it 26 days ....

04/26/2012, 04:57 PM	#9
Andrew Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lima, Ohio Posts: 13,673	Do a water change (20%) and than re-test tomorrow. Doing a change will help out some and lower the nitrate levels. Did you get a large ammonia spike when you started the cycle?

04/26/2012, 05:00 PM	#10
minajaguar Moved On Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	yes