Proper way to cycle new tank

jan89 · 06/23/2017, 10:27 PM

Hi guys, im very new to reefing i live in Indonesia where corals are fairly easy to get, i just started cycling my tank, it has been a few days now, used purple up too, let me know what you guys think abt my build!

tank specs:

Dimensions: 1.2metres x 60cm x 60cm
Light: Matrixx Dimtec 6x36 (2blue 2 purple 2 whites)
skimmer: H&S 150 f2001
pump: fluval sp 4 and fluval sp 2
chiller : yes maintained at 24-26 celcius

So far i am cycling the tank for a few days now, added purple up and waiting for the coralline to grow. What do you guys think in terms of reef and fishes to get and the setup! all comments is gladly appreciated thanks!

1. is purple up a good way to promote coralline growth?
2. My tank seems to be high in phosphate, will this contradict coraline growth ?

nfrench2100 · 09/07/2017, 06:55 PM

Your tank is absolutely stunning! I am about a week into my cycle and your rock work is making me extremely jealous! Also, I noticed that you posted this back in June. I would love to see whg your tank looks like as of now!

Deezill · 09/07/2017, 07:27 PM

If the phosphate are high it could be because of the rock. If the rock has not been cured sometime you can get high phosphates

UTCReefer · 09/08/2017, 12:00 AM

Just give it time, I would skip dosing anything since there isnt much of anything to consume it. Once you have coral in there then you will need to dose to keep up your CA and ALK.

Purple up works in my opinion but plenty of people also think that its a waste of time too.

jan89 · 09/08/2017, 11:31 PM

Hi guys so here is an update of my tank, after running gfo and a carbon reactor, things are turning out pretty well, phosphate at 0.03. BTW i have just added a maxima clam which is arnd 15 cm, i heard that these clams do consume alot of calc?

btw do follow my instagram account @chasingcorals for daily update

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thomas.torode · 09/09/2017, 12:47 PM

I've never seen a tank look so nice in such a short time. Out of curiosity, about how much did you spend on all those corals? The tank is absolutely stunning.

Also, What bulbs are you using?

Arcar · 12/06/2017, 08:32 AM

Your tank looks amazing but you know that

Where did you get your dry rock? Did you cure it at all? No Poshat issues?

mcgyvr · 12/06/2017, 08:50 AM

Sure helps being in an area known for having amazing access to a plethora of beautiful corals..
Dumping a large chunk of money into it doesn't hurt either..

LuizW13 · 12/06/2017, 10:52 AM

Jeez, this dude went all out. Good stuff.

d0ughb0y · 12/06/2017, 01:27 PM

op said corals are easy to get. not sure if he meant just go to beach and collect them.

Sk8r · 12/07/2017, 11:26 AM

I simply toss in a small pinch of flake fish food daily until I see an ammonia spike (up to 4 weeks) and then five days after to be sure that the tank bacteria are consuming the ammonia...then I add invertebrates, feed them, to keep the tank bacteria happy, and fish after that.

MyHouseIsAZoo · 02/16/2018, 09:08 AM

Wow!! That tank is beautiful!!!

06/23/2017, 10:27 PM	#1
jan89 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: indonesia Posts: 9	Proper way to cycle new tank Hi guys, im very new to reefing i live in Indonesia where corals are fairly easy to get, i just started cycling my tank, it has been a few days now, used purple up too, let me know what you guys think abt my build! tank specs: Dimensions: 1.2metres x 60cm x 60cm Light: Matrixx Dimtec 6x36 (2blue 2 purple 2 whites) skimmer: H&S 150 f2001 pump: fluval sp 4 and fluval sp 2 chiller : yes maintained at 24-26 celcius So far i am cycling the tank for a few days now, added purple up and waiting for the coralline to grow. What do you guys think in terms of reef and fishes to get and the setup! all comments is gladly appreciated thanks! 1. is purple up a good way to promote coralline growth? 2. My tank seems to be high in phosphate, will this contradict coraline growth ?

09/08/2017, 11:31 PM	#5
jan89 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: indonesia Posts: 9	Tank update Hi guys so here is an update of my tank, after running gfo and a carbon reactor, things are turning out pretty well, phosphate at 0.03. BTW i have just added a maxima clam which is arnd 15 cm, i heard that these clams do consume alot of calc? btw do follow my instagram account @chasingcorals for daily update [IMG][/IMG]

09/09/2017, 12:47 PM	#6
thomas.torode Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 158	I've never seen a tank look so nice in such a short time. Out of curiosity, about how much did you spend on all those corals? The tank is absolutely stunning. Also, What bulbs are you using? __________________ Red Sea MAX 250, 25 Gallon Nano

12/06/2017, 08:32 AM	#7
Arcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Michigan Posts: 122	Your tank looks amazing but you know that Where did you get your dry rock? Did you cure it at all? No Poshat issues? __________________ Setting up a new 120 gallon tank Current Tank Info: New 120 Gallon

12/06/2017, 08:50 AM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Sure helps being in an area known for having amazing access to a plethora of beautiful corals.. Dumping a large chunk of money into it doesn't hurt either.. __________________ Who me?

09/07/2017, 06:55 PM	#2
nfrench2100 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 131	Your tank is absolutely stunning! I am about a week into my cycle and your rock work is making me extremely jealous! Also, I noticed that you posted this back in June. I would love to see whg your tank looks like as of now!

09/07/2017, 07:27 PM	#3
Deezill Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 82	If the phosphate are high it could be because of the rock. If the rock has not been cured sometime you can get high phosphates

09/08/2017, 12:00 AM	#4
UTCReefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 652	Just give it time, I would skip dosing anything since there isnt much of anything to consume it. Once you have coral in there then you will need to dose to keep up your CA and ALK. Purple up works in my opinion but plenty of people also think that its a waste of time too.

12/06/2017, 10:52 AM	#9
LuizW13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Under the sea Posts: 309	Jeez, this dude went all out. Good stuff.

12/06/2017, 01:27 PM	#10
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	op said corals are easy to get. not sure if he meant just go to beach and collect them.

12/07/2017, 11:26 AM	#11
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I simply toss in a small pinch of flake fish food daily until I see an ammonia spike (up to 4 weeks) and then five days after to be sure that the tank bacteria are consuming the ammonia...then I add invertebrates, feed them, to keep the tank bacteria happy, and fish after that. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/16/2018, 09:08 AM	#12
MyHouseIsAZoo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 81	Wow!! That tank is beautiful!!!