journal My shrimp tank setup till 3 am -.-'

[mrguppy]

set the tank up about 3 am so am really tired haven't sleep yet.

3 hours later tank seems so clear up very well temperature since this morning mmm about 20 now

any ways i keep you guys posted in couple days and see what happens with crystals and cherrys http://shrimpkeepersforum.com/forum/ipb3/http://shrimpkeepersforum.com/forum/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.gif' alt=':D'>

OK GUYS THIS IS DAY 2 AND HERE ARE THE RESULTS OF THE WATER.

[Squiggle]

Looks very cool dude, can't wait to see it with some new inhabitants, thanks for sharing :victorious:

[newbreed]

Great setup mate!! Sure the new residents will be very happy!!

[mrguppy]

no prob and squiggles do you ever sleep day and night in the forum XD you the first in replay ahhaahah. i keep everyone post it

if the water parameters stay stable for couple days that means the thanks is ready right

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[Squiggle]

I have a five minute power nap every half hour & it gives me over 8 hours sleep each day, hahaha :victorious:

As long as the cycle has completed & your ammonia & nitrite levels are zero, if everything stays stable after that then it should be ready for shrimpies :encouragement:

[ineke]

Good start please keep us updated:encouragement:

[mrguppy]

The only thing bad about the tank is the divider when I try to do the las 2 it broke :( but epoxy does a grate job and silicone :)

[mrguppy]

Just need tO add some plants and moss if anyone have some moss and plants please pm as I need to buy the. Haha

[DG17]

Another nocturnal shrimp keeper!! Only time I have to play with my shrimp is 10-midnight mon-fri because of work!! Enjoy bud.

[mrguppy]

How long I need to w8 for the cycle ?

[Squiggle]

Usually about 2-3 weeks but Ineke's took about 6-7 weeks, it all depends on the ammonia & nitrite level :encouragement:

[ineke]

Mine ended up taking 8 weeks to 0 ammonia but I put shrimp in at week 7 ammonia 0.25 but it was a deep tank with a decent amount of water and I tried a few kamikaze shrimp for a week first. Not recommended until 0 ammonia but don't forget the other WP's as well.

[mrguppy]

Ok guys not even 24 hours and this are the results

Day 1

ammonia 0.25

ph 5.5 - 6.5

nitrate 0

nitrite 0

tomorrow will be day 2 as I set the tank up this morning so tomorrow afternoon I will do another test and I will upload the photo of the results so everyone can see it and tell me what you think.

forgot to ask if temperature is good between 25 a 26 . Temperature goes from 25 to 26 but not straight away takes time to go down and takes time to go up I have an aqua one heater of 200 w. should I put a bigger one or another small one?

[Squiggle]

Looking good dude, you've started to get ammonia which is a great start, next you'll start to get nitrite & the ammonia will start to drop, then you'll start to get nitrates & the nitrites will drop. Once the ammonia & nitrites drop down to zero, do a 10% waterchange just to help get the nitrate down & then the tank is ready for new inhabitants :victorious:

[mrguppy]

here are more photos and the new parameter of day 2

[mrguppy]

ok day 3 parameters

ph 5.5 - 6.0

nitrite 0 same since day 1

nitrate 0 same since day 1

ammonia: 1.5 - 2.0