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tank cycle

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bearsareawsome, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. Jul 29, 2011 #1
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    Ok so i got a 90 gallon and have it all set up with a algae scubber and bought 100 pounds of sand that came out of a tank that was set up for a long time.  the water has finally cleared and now i have like a 1/2 inch of what looks like dust on top of the sand.  what do i do next?
     
  2. Jul 29, 2011 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    Did you rinse the sand at all before adding it to the tank? I would vac the sand clean if it were me. By the way did you get that pump working?
    -Bill
     
  3. Jul 30, 2011 #3
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    yeah i went through all of the sand. yeah i took it apart and there was a little plastic piece. thanks man. did you get the nano up?
     
  4. Jul 30, 2011 #4
    FishBrain New London

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    Yea it's up and cycled! I'm thinking about hitting andy up today for some corals.
     
  5. Jul 30, 2011 #5
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    sweet ill be ready to see it. do i need to put a cleaner crew in mine or just vacum the sand
     
  6. Jul 30, 2011 #6
    FishBrain New London

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    I would vac the sand at this point.
     

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