weird nitrate question...

[dezzydory]

with my 10 gallon nano i had 8lbs of live rock and the tank cycled just fine its been up and running several months now. i added 2lbs of LR yesterday cause i found a piece that would be perfect in the corner of my tank. could that little extra bit of LR cause a small cycle to happen again? my nitrates jumped up and my kh is at 14 and it is usually around 10-12. could that have been the cause? thanks.

 

[marlinmero]

from what ive heard from other people if the live rock wasnt full cured it would. or if there was sum detrititus hidden in the rock that would do it to.

 

[Bored4ever86]

being that small of a tank i think by adding the rock you initiated another cycle, the cycle should be short but i'd def. keep an eye on it

 

[dezzydory]

thanks ... i truly didnt even think adding it would be that much of a change i guess thats what i get with such a small tank...

 

[tat2z_21]

You have to remember the smaller tank means less water volume, which means less stability. I know from having a 20 gallon bow and the amount of water changes and constant supervision. I always felt like I was working on my tank instead of enjoying it.

 

[dezzydory]

lol yeah know the feeling in the process of trying to get the 50 up and running so i can just put everything in there. my husband is building my stand and next week we should be able to start mixing the water. all i need now is sand lighting and rock..lol. oh well it will get there..