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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyFri Jan 16, 2009 11:31 pm

cheers
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 17, 2009 7:53 pm

cant wait to see what it looks like
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Jan 19, 2009 2:24 pm

Nice, I like it Dawg! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Jan 19, 2009 4:52 pm

Thanks, LG!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyThu Jan 22, 2009 11:05 pm

This thing isn't cycled yet and it's beginning to piss me off... :angspmd:

I dosed with ammonia and took some rocks, driftwood, filter media and now a bio-wheel from an established tank to help speed up the cycle and nothing. At first it seemed like the test results were pointing towards this thing cycling quickly. Now it has slowed to nearly a halt and I'm way too impatient...lol.

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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 24, 2009 3:43 pm

:agre2: the waiting is the worst! hold in there! the tank looks great! I love the simplicity of it. And the black sand is just wicked cool!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 24, 2009 3:52 pm

Thanks for the sympathy and the compliments.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 24, 2009 3:55 pm

add a pleco or otto to get the cycle started.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 24, 2009 4:27 pm

The cycle is slow this time around for some reason. I have cycled other tanks this way literally overnight. Adding fish may defeat the purpose of a fishless cycle.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySat Jan 24, 2009 4:33 pm

dirtydawg10 wrote:
The cycle is slow this time around for some reason. I have cycled other tanks this way literally overnight. Adding fish may defeat the purpose of a fishless cycle.
I didn't know that!!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 10:37 am

Well the ammonia finally hit zero on this tank after just over 2 weeks since adding the ammonia. I still can't figure why the seeding with established media doesn't seem to be working as well this time around. Anyway it will eventually be cycled. My nitrites are up a bit now too so hopefully I won't have to wait 2 more weeks to get some fish in there. I'll keep you posted.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 4:03 pm

I don't get it either Dawg, I've cycled tanks quite a bit that way??? Grrrr, I'm aggrivated for you I HATE waiting!

Good luck, it will be worth it in the end...patience is virtue....those who wait, gain the most...ummmm, yeah!!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 5:02 pm

Thanks, LG. It will happen eventually.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 7:25 pm

So when will the fish go in?
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 7:43 pm

Big Severum Fan wrote:
So when will the fish go in?

When ammonia is 0 (which it is) and nitrite is 0.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 7:49 pm

LOL, trates and trites, Dawg, it'll get there.

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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 7:52 pm

Wyomingite wrote:
LOL, trates and trites, Dawg, it'll get there.

WYite

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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 11:08 pm

More good news today even with adding ammonia the ammonia level is still at 0. The nitrite is still showing but nitrate is up to 20ppm. So there are some nitrobacter bacteria present which are converting the nitrite into nitrate... Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyTue Jan 27, 2009 11:25 pm

Almost there dawg...a couple more days.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyThu Jan 29, 2009 12:20 am

YAY!!! We are getting there!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptySun Feb 01, 2009 10:23 pm

The back glass was painted black a few days ago and I need to get some updated pics. I may wait until I get some fish in there though. I'm going to test the water tonight and I'll list some updates on the parameters.
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Feb 02, 2009 12:22 am

Well ammonia is still at 0 and nitrite is back down on the charts and at 2ppm. Hopefully this thing will be cycled tomorrow or the next day... Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Feb 02, 2009 11:36 pm

Here's an updated pic of the 29gal with the rear glass painted black so there's no more paneling...lol

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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Feb 02, 2009 11:37 pm

Looks awesome!
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PostSubject: Re: 29 gallon tank setup   29 gallon tank setup - Page 2 EmptyMon Feb 02, 2009 11:39 pm

That's lookin' sweet!

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