The Best Ways to Cycle Your Reef Aquarium

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goo.gl/oJTEGw Whether you add too many fish at once, fail to cure your live rock or simply do not wait long enough before adding animals to the tank-each of these seemingly minor transgressions can cause some serious problems. Today we are going to show you how to properly cycle a reef tank using either dry or live rock to ensure your next tank build is a success right from the start.
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@razorburns8651 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very informative.

@rocrulez 5 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me if am not getting cheatos for refiugium so what microalgae should i use...???

@stemanic1 8 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I'm about to cycle Aquaroche and was wondering how long after the tank is cycled would I need to add livestock. i.e how quickly does bacteria in the reef tank die off without a food source?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

The bacteria does need a carbon (food) source to thrive and proliferate. As soon as you see a nitrate spike in the aquarium, I would recommend starting to add fish within 1-2 weeks thereafter.

@hasemsexotics3384 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a question. What if the live rock hasn't been out of water? I want to transfer some of my life rock from my established tank into my new tank set up. Would that speed up the cycle? I also put old filter media in the filtration system

@antonarson 2 жыл бұрын

That would speed it up, I hope you haven't waited 4 years for a reply haha!

@nicknasty14 4 жыл бұрын

So if i am starting new saltwater tank for first time with live sand and live rock. How long will it take for the tank to go thru the cycle and do my first water change? Half the time, 2 weeks? Thanks in advance!

@marcelrodriguez2067 4 жыл бұрын

Does the aquamaxx dry rock need to be cured? I heard from many that you dont.

@dialymarigonzalez 7 жыл бұрын

I just set up a reefer 250 this an upgrade for a nano cube 29g. Can I use Dr Tim's nitrifying bacteria for cycling with raw shrimp or phantom feeding? After cycles complete I will be transferring everything from nano to the 250

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be a great plan to get your new tank cycled. I always like to take as much time as possible when transferring animals to a new aquarium and it is best to slowly transition. Adding all your animals at one time can be problematic and create a spike in waste levels in your new tank.

@dakoata121212 5 жыл бұрын

Would it be beneficial to have water flowing/moving at this time? (Not filtration). I have live rock and sand. I see some hitchhikers including a crab.

@george.giannop 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, so I converted my freshwater 5g nano to saltwater. I added about 4lbs of live rock I got from my lfs, isn't that considered instant cycle?

@XavierLeong Жыл бұрын

If I add live rock to my tank, do I need to add anything else (ammonia source) or just the live rock itself will be enough?

@MP112791 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I find that branch rock at 3:11?

@bojanbokur2345 6 жыл бұрын

Can I start my refugium right away during the cycle process or should I wait till after? Also should I wait to start the skimmer as well?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Usually I will start running the skimmer about 2 weeks into the cycle only to help aerate the water and promote gas exchange. I would not really start growing the refugium until the aquarium has inhabitants which will provide nutrients for the macro-algae in your refugium in the form of waste. If the algae has no nutrients to consume, it may not establish or grow all that well in your refugium. Take care and happy reefkeeping!

@fredbeer6950 8 жыл бұрын

Hi I was looking to purchase a new hob skimmer for my reef tank. I was looking at the reef octopus classic 1000 or the reef octopus bh90 which one would you recommend?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+Fred Beer I prefer the slim design of the Classic 1000 and it gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars customer rating on our website. Performance wise, the skimmers are fairly similar.

@kyawthuta9058 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use the prawn method?

@metalman552 7 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention don't turn the tank lights on while it's cycling to avoid has much unwanted algae as possible. And it's best to cure the live or dry rock first! And to quarantine/treat fish for parasites before putting them in tank..

@pramodm6500 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. But i have a question here. If we fully cure live rock for 4 to 8 weeks separately in a large bucket, it means we are making ammonia to zero. This means the water is cycled. So when we put the fully cured live rock into our new aquarium tank, how will it help the water in the tank to cycle?

@roguestomper8027 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 10 gallon tank and it's been cycling for about a week, I have added live sand and a little bit of live rock, I also added about 6 gallons of a year cycled water. how long do you think it will be before It will be ready?

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

3-4 weeks at very minimum. You can also monitor the progress with test kits; you will first see ammonia and nitrite spikes then a nitrate spike. After nitrate is present, the aquarium is ready for the addition of animals.

@edwardwade8101 8 жыл бұрын

how many 20 pounds bag of Fiji live sand would be good for a 75gl. tank? thanks

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

About x4 bags should get you a 2" deep sand bed in a tank that measures 48" x 18". We have an awesome sand bed calculator on our website I linked below, check it out! mdshop.us/1NJzdUW

@NickLiang 7 жыл бұрын

I just used a whole bottle of bio spira or something like that with live sand and added 2 very small clownfish. Everything cycled nicely within a few weeks. I only have a few fish but life is good with the guys :)

@koston777 7 жыл бұрын

i have a question for you. will fully cycled freshwater tank work as saltwater tank? i have a fully cycled freshwater and want to start saltwater and was wondering if the bacterias from freshwater is same as saltwater.

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

No, you will need to cycle the aquarium again using saltwater.

@kakam458 7 жыл бұрын

If you buy your life rock from a lfs that keeps them in a saltwater tank, do you still need to cycle it? (Travel from their tank to mine took roughly 15 min)

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

I would still recommend that you cycle your aquarium. Even though the rock may be full of live beneficial bacteria you will experience some die-off inside your tank and it is best to let the entire aquarium stabilize before stocking the tank.

@garylion1123 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I just began my cycle I have dry rock and live sand. I havent added any bacteria or food to decompose. What type of fish food should I add or Ive heard you can put a shrimp? Help.

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

Any of those will work; the bacteria just needs a "food source" to get growing and reproducing in your tank.

@tangaako5908 7 жыл бұрын

Good day! I'd like to know what kind of water do i need to add when i change around 30% of aquarium water (when nitrate is at its peak level) ? Can i use plain RO/DI water? Or RODI mixed with salt?

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

If you are actively taking water out of your tank then you would need to replace it with new saltwater (RO/DI water + salt mix). The only time that you would really be adding freshwater to your tank is to replace water that evaporated away.

@tangaako5908 7 жыл бұрын

Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies thank u 👍

@kabinshrestha8340 8 жыл бұрын

Hi my 1800l tank in cycled and how many fish we can add maximum at a time. because we have to import from other countries as we don't have any marine fish shop here in our whole country

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+Kabin ShresthaI recommend that you never add more than 2-3 fish at one time in order to help avoid any negative effects from increased bio-load in your aquarium.

@kabinshrestha8340 8 жыл бұрын

+Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies thanks for the reply. so we need to wait for a week adding next lot?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

Kabin Shrestha Two weeks would be better. The slow addition of livestock to a new tank ensures your aquarium system will be able to handle the increased waste load from each new fish. You're going to have your saltwater tank for a long time, so remember, be patient throughout the cycling process.

@kabinshrestha8340 8 жыл бұрын

+Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies thanks a lot

@MotoSly 6 жыл бұрын

i want to use a GFO reactor.... should i use it from day one or AFTER the first cycle?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

I would suggest adding GFO after the tank has fish and other animals inside.

@MotoSly 6 жыл бұрын

Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies because the tank would get to "pristine" i gues?.. thnx guys for all the greay content !

@giulioangelo22 7 жыл бұрын

How did you get that shelf dry rock to stand up like that?

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

At 2:45 the table like rock is simply balanced and wedged in between other rocks on the bottom to support it. I would imagine some epoxy, acrylic rods or some other stabilization would be required if you were to create something like this as a permanent aquascape.

@lucasmarchanddc7496 6 жыл бұрын

If I have a 75 gallon tank and currently only have 40 ibs of live rock (which I want to add an additional 40ibs) can I add the rock or will this start another "cycle" and kill everything in the tank? Thanks!

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Adding the rock slowly will not cause any harm so long as you have a healthy existing aquarium.

@lucasmarchanddc7496 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No fish or coral yet but I've had the 40ibs of rock in there and have had that about 30 days now cycling. I added 40 more pounds and will just wait another month or so before introducing fish. Thanks.

@bichirbichir6834 6 жыл бұрын

How often should I put seachem stability while cycling?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Seachem instructs us to add it daily for the first 7 days and then monthly thereafter. Here is a link to the instructions. www.seachem.com/stability.php

@fpvcountry3287 6 жыл бұрын

So what should I do if I'm upgrading and going to use new sand and add some dry rock?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

You will want to ensure your now rock and sand has plenty of time for bacteria to establish on the surfaces. A minimum cycle time of 4 weeks is recommended before livestock is added in any aquarium. Especially in the case with new dry rock and sand.

@joeygay7115 8 жыл бұрын

can using the premixed saltwater help speed up the cycling process?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+Joe Gay If using water that has been cycling for some time in a separate container or aquarium, this can certainly help with cycling. It is all based on the bacteria population in the water you are using. If the water is freshly mixed, it will really have no effect on the cycling time.

@ryansraven 6 жыл бұрын

What if I buy cycled saltwater from my local fish store? Is my tank considered cycled then? Or should I still use a bacterial supplement? I have dry rock and sand.

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Most of what happens during a cycle is establishing bacteria on your rocks, in your sand and biological filter media. So water that has been "cycled" will not result in an instant cycle but will help seed the tank with a variety of bacteria strains which can be beneficial to the health of the tank. You still need to properly cycle the aquarium and using a bacteria supplement alongside the seasoned water will be a great approach. Just be sure you trust the source because you do not want to introduce harmful organisms into your tank right off the bat. -Robert @ MD

@ryansraven 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it.

@stratoplayer1988 8 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a Biocube 29 for my first reef tank. Will I need to have the media baskets and protein skimmer present during the cycle?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+stratoplayer1988 Filter media and a protein skimmer are not required to cycle your aquarium. I actually do not recommend adding media or a skimmer until after the tank has cycled and just before adding your first animals.

@stratoplayer1988 8 жыл бұрын

+Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies Thanks for the tip! Do you recommend using chaetomorpha for a 29 gallon reef tank?

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

stratoplayer1988 Chaetomorpha is great for refugiums of any size!

@antoniomarroquin3649 8 жыл бұрын

+Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies this is exactly what I wanted to hear ...

@antoniomarroquin3649 8 жыл бұрын

Hey guys ,it's been 1 month cycling my tank with live rock and live sand ,no more ammonia no more nitrites ,my parameters been great since 2th week , question is : do I need to run skimmer now and biomedia ? Like carbon ? I have 2 fish in my tank

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+jhon morales We recommend that you start running a skimmer when livestock is added to the aquarium. Bio-media is not necessary since you have live rock but depending on the type of media, you could certainly start running some. Using carbon is a great idea to help keep your water clear and free of contaminates.

@ManuelCastillo-kq3xy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I want to go from 29g to 45g. I'm going to transfer everything: sand, water, rock. Can I change directly, in a day, adding bacteria like one & only or prodibio start-up? It would be like doing a 60% water change?

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

You sure can, just keep the rock and any biological filtration media alive during the transfer. Typically I empty the old tank first and pull out all the animals and corals into buckets with water from the old tank. Then transfer your rock, biological media and get the new tank filtration ready to go. Fill the new tank with new saltwater and also a few gallons of the old water and place the animals into the new tank. Give it a few days to settle and then perform a 25% water change, all the while do daily testing to ensure ammonia and nitrite do not show up in the new system. The old rock and biological filter media should work to ensure this does not happen.

@ManuelCastillo-kq3xy 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect, thx for advice!!! I will use prodibio start anyway....

@ManuelCastillo-kq3xy 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply As I was saying, I'm going to use a dose of Probidio Start-UP bacteria anyway, as a complement. Regarding the change of water, it should be in no more than 7-10 days, right?

@avatargunner6776 3 жыл бұрын

My tanks been up for 3 weeks now would a yellow clown goby survive the rest of the cycle and help out or would it die?

@BulkReefSupply 3 жыл бұрын

We recommend waiting to add livestock until the tank is fully cycled.

@DanielMendes-kw6tq 6 жыл бұрын

Hola Nolo podrían traducir a español sus videos

@robertom9327 7 жыл бұрын

when first cycling your tank how much and how often should i add the micro bacteria ? (55gal tank. with liverock)

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

The amounts will differ a bit depending on what brand of bacteria you use, but there should be information in the instructions for dosing in a newly established tank so I would recommend following those. At the office we typically use Microbacter7 which recommends using 5ml for every 25 gallons of water daily for two weeks. After that they recommend dropping down to 5ml per every 50 gallons once a week. mdshop.us/2tes89r

@saikatkuri1257 7 жыл бұрын

I have dry reef rock and I buy instant ocen bio bacteria is this works.

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a great way to introduce beneficial bacteria into your new aquarium and keep unwanted hitch-hikers out of your tank that would be found on live rock from the ocean or another system.

@kathleenmonsegue9700 6 жыл бұрын

Ok well after that process wouldnt you end up getting unwanted pests showing up from parts of the rock that you failed to remove? I dont want that id rather get dry live rock.

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Hitchhikers are always a risk if using live rock. Dry rock is the best way to ensure unwanted organisms do not end up in the tank. On the contrary, you are sacrificing the biodiversity and beneficial organisms found on live rock as well as the quicker cycle time.

@quagmire5765 6 жыл бұрын

how long can this setup take to completely cycle

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

We recommend a minimum of 4-6 weeks. It is important to know that every situation is different and sometimes a cycle will happen faster and sometimes slower based on a number of factors.

@chelseahassel 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of rock does he have in the cube tank at the beginning 😍

@BulkReefSupply 3 жыл бұрын

That is Tonga shelf rock with a base. Unfortunately we don't have any currently available :(

@rocrulez 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, want to know that what temperature needed when the saltwater tank is on cycle period...???

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

75-78 degree F is the typical temperature range for a tropical reef tank.

@kabinshrestha2033 8 жыл бұрын

hi can we cycle the marine tank with old filter sponge from fresh water tank.

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+Kabin Shrestha The sponge would not serve any benefit in a marine aquarium as a different type of bacteria would need to grow and cycle the tank. You could clean the sponge and use it in a marine tank but coming from an existing freshwater tank will not help cycle the marine tank other than providing nutrients for new bacteria to grow.

@kabinshrestha2033 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the prompt reply.

@Maskawolf 6 жыл бұрын

How much live rock is needed in a tank? Does it matter the amount used? would be for a 54Gal corner tank.

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

1-2 lbs per gallon is the rule and it all depends on what kind of aquascape you want inside the tank; it is becoming quite popular to go with a minimalist type rock structure that results in less rock in the tank but a beautiful aquascape.

@Maskawolf 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your quick reply!

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@saixiong08 7 жыл бұрын

during the cycle process, should i add my biomedia filter? or wait until it's fully cycled first?

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

You want to add your bio-media right away to establish the bacteria that is necessary for this filter media to function.

@kierenboimufc5940 3 жыл бұрын

Would live rock abs dry rock help each other along it the tank if they was out together

@BulkReefSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Live rock can help seed dry rock in your system much quicker than starting the aquarium with only dry rock.

@kierenboimufc5940 3 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply so would you advise putting them in together and let it cycle for month or so

@kierenboimufc5940 3 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply I’ve got brown algae is this a good sign

@mieraisra2427 8 жыл бұрын

I have problem with red deposits or algae, tried different chemicals, frequent 20-30% water change without success, any advice.

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

+miera Isra If it is Cyanobacteria you are dealing with, we have a great video all about controlling it in your tank. I linked the video below and let us know if you need further help. goo.gl/S5nnbj

@bane1607 8 жыл бұрын

+miera Isra add flow to the area of the algae. cyano will die off with high flow

@jrk1990 5 жыл бұрын

Can you buy pre cured live rock??

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

You may be able to find some clean rock at your local fish store but then again you can never be too sure how long it has been cycling at the store. Fresh rock will have a higher risk of hitchhikers. Check out your dry rock options which will ensure you do not get anything pesky in your tank.

@Magroth 6 жыл бұрын

Im completly new to this... have been researcing for a few months and would like to confirm if this way would work. Im going with dry rock and a bottle of microbacter7. Going to add the microbater and phantomfeed for about 3 weeks. Would you renommend more than 3 weeks before 3 weeks or do you think it would be okay? Edit: Will also use live sand

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great plan. I always give a new tank 4-6 weeks of cycle time before adding new fish. Each tank is different though and you may very well get through the process much quicker. Testing your water parameters is the best way to monitor your specific tank and be sure the tank is suitable for fish and other inhabitants.

@Magroth 6 жыл бұрын

Should I phantomfeed from day one?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

I would not feed too much. I would say just a little bit of food into the tank once or twice is plenty of nutrients to get the process going.

@fahadkw92 6 жыл бұрын

Is liverock have bacteria the skimmer bubble go up or not!? The tank is new but they told me about cykle that make problem for skimmer

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

I suggest turning off your protein skimmer for the first 4-6 weeks. Turn the skimmer on when you start adding the first fish. -Robert @ MD

@fahadkw92 6 жыл бұрын

Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies thank you for reply it’s not enough for two weeks and turn on or will be the same problem

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

I recommend waiting 4-6 before adding any animals to your aquarium and keeping the protein skimmer OFF during this time will help establish a more stable bacterial foundation in the aquarium. Patience is the key to success in this hobby.

@fahadkw92 6 жыл бұрын

Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies i use for 4-6 weeks it’s ok i use quick start medicine and stress zyme both together?

@austinbassin4420 4 жыл бұрын

If I cycle my tank with DRY rock and LIVE sand, should I still ghost feed? Thanks. Anyone feel free to answer.

@imperdragon5 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! You should! Look for fritz turbo or dr Tim’s bacteria

@austinbassin4420 4 жыл бұрын

@@imperdragon5 just watched a few videos on the Dr Tims one and only. Seems to be a great product! Hopefully I can find locally today because the cycle WILL start TODAY lol. I will not have time next week so....

@austinbassin4420 4 жыл бұрын

@@imperdragon5 went with what I could find locally. Fritz 9 bacteria and Dr Tims Amonia. Cycled in 10 days.

@nicholassoong1981 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, do u keep the led lights on 8-12hrs during cycling? Or keep it off?

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

You don't really need light during a cycle and could promote an algae bloom once you start to get nutrients in the system. I typically hold off on lighting until fish and corals are added to the system. -Robert @ MD

@nicholassoong1981 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply Thank you for your response sir! 😊

@Anna-kp9te 6 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t that blue tang need a bigger tank?

@sanjaykumar-en6mb 5 жыл бұрын

Hi . I'm cycling a nano saltwater tank . I use dry rock and bare bottom. I used fish to cycle my tank . It has been 40 days since I started. My nitrates are at 50 . I do carbon dosing to feed the bacteria . But it never comes down . I had a bacteria bloom . Should I do a water change or let the nature do its process ?

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

As long as you are not seeing Ammonia or Nitrite, you are good to go. The presence of Nitrate means your bacteria population is alive and working. I recommend a pretty large water change to bring the nitrates down before starting to add animals.

@sanjaykumar-en6mb 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply i have a 18g tank. how many percentage should i do water change . i cycled my tank with mollies. 3 are iving happily now . i have cheato . i did little water change last night. little changes in my nitrate level. should i remove mollies before adding marine fish?

@BulkReefSupply 5 жыл бұрын

We recommend 10% weekly or 20% bi-weekly. The mollies will do fine so long as your salinity is correct and you only add peaceful fish to the tank; aggression may be an issue depending on what type of "Marine Fish" you add.

@sanjaykumar-en6mb 5 жыл бұрын

@@BulkReefSupply my ph is 7.8. iam gonna do water change in a day. willl ph raise by its own ? is it okay if i add clownfish in that?

@Ad-gc7th 2 жыл бұрын

I want to cycle my saltwater tank. I have cured live rocks, substrate in the tank with a protein skimmer with a filter running as well. I throw in fish food for the Ammonia. Is it good enough? But I'm not sure how much of fish food to add inside the tank each time?

@uhohhotdog 6 жыл бұрын

My ammonia and nitrites have dropped to 0 but my nitrates are 20+. I don’t have any fish yet. Is this normal?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, nitrates will be the final by-product after your tank has cycled and is ready for fish. Some nutrients needs to be added to the aquarium in some form in order for the bacteria to grow and cycle the aquarium. You are now ready to add fish!

@uhohhotdog 6 жыл бұрын

Marine Depot Aquarium Supplies thanks for the response. I just thought 20+ seemed pretty high. I used “cycle” to add bacteria and started with live sand and used some ammonia drops as the food source but I didn’t add all that much ammonia.

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

I can understand but since the nitrates are present, this means you have a healthy population of bacteria. You can always just give it a few more weeks to be safe. I would recommend a small water change just before introducing new fish to help bring those nitrates down slightly and reduce the chance of a pesky algae bloom.

@72jmunoz 8 жыл бұрын

can i cycle with just live sand

@BulkReefSupply 8 жыл бұрын

We do suggest adding your sand and rock at the same time. This way you will not have to wait even longer for the tank to cycle. If you add sand first, the tank will go through some level of cycling when live rock is added into the tank.

@EDKsurly 7 жыл бұрын

Im cycling now and I may have messed up. It smells really bad. Im not sure if its the shrimp or the pukani...

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

The smell is pretty common especially when cycling a tank. It is often a result of nutrients and die-off from your live rock that is breaking down inside the aquarium. A little bag of carbon filter media will help reduce the smell. :) Thanks for watching and commenting! -Robert @ MD

@EDKsurly 7 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for responding. The smell went away after removing the shrimp. It was gross. But my cycle is in full swing!

@BulkReefSupply 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help and good luck with the new tank!

@georgearias7336 6 жыл бұрын

EDK ReefMeister It happened to me exactly the same. The water got white cloudy with the shrimp and it smelled like hell. I got scary and I changed the water in a 70%. The cleared up in a couple of days and the smell just disappeared..

@KillerKev1961 5 жыл бұрын

I WANT THAT ROCK IN THE CUBE!!!!

@abigailalarid3451 3 жыл бұрын

2:54

@pazzaludavlog 8 жыл бұрын

i use water from the sea

@eugenebarthmallow8350 6 жыл бұрын

PazzaludaVlog wtf

@Sbayo9 6 жыл бұрын

lol

@rachidbencherif6708 6 жыл бұрын

Please translate in French

@georgearias7336 6 жыл бұрын

In France nobody wants to talk English...lol

@Sbayo9 6 жыл бұрын

omelette du fromage

@the1000expert 8 жыл бұрын

nobody need the additives. save your money.

@pramodm6500 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video. But i have a question here. If we fully cure live rock for 4 to 8 weeks, it means we are making ammonia to zero. This means the water is cycled. So when we put the fully cured live rock into our new aquarium tank, how will it help the water in the tank to cycle?

@BulkReefSupply 6 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for watching! Curing rock generally is a pre-caution to allow time for any dead organisms to die off and the rock to establish a healthy population of bacteria. If you added a bunch of fresh live rock to your aquarium directly out of the ocean, you will experience a large spike in waste which can result in nuisance algae among other problems. Feel free to elaborate as we are certainly happy to help further! -Robert @ MD

@pramodm6500 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert for the reply. Actually my question was- Will a fully cured live rock help to cycle a new salt water tank? Because there won't be any more ammonia produced from those cured rocks when put in the new tank. As a matter of fact there won't be any more development of beneficial bacteria other than what is present in the rock.

@pazzaludavlog 8 жыл бұрын

i use water from the sea