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Cycling

CYCLING Your Saltwater Nano Tank - Nano / Home Office Tanks

In this episode of our series, "Nano / Home Office Tanks", Mark will dive deeper into cycling your nano tank. What is cycling? Why is it important? We'll explain, reviewing everything from the nitrogen cycle to fishless cycling vs. cycling with fish. We'll also share common cycling mistakes during an interview with Dr. Timothy Hovanec, President of Dr. Tim's Aquatics.

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  • Nitrate (NO3) Test Kit - Salifert

    Nitrate (NO3) Test Kit - Salifert

    Salifert

    $17.37
    A too high nitrate concentration can result in unwanted algae-growth and these might irritate corals in their neighborhood. Nitrate as such also retards coral growth. The nitrate concentration in a proper functioning reef aquarium should...
  • Ammonia (NH3) Test Kit - Salifert

    Ammonia (NH3) Test Kit - Salifert

    Salifert

    $13.99
    For Fresh and Saltwater Ammonia and ammonium are substances which should be converted rapidly into nitrite followed by nitrate and nitrogen gas.If this does not happen then the aquarium is not fully cycled or biological processes are not proceeding as...
  • Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's  (4 oz)

    Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's (4 oz)

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $6.99
    This bottle of reagent grade ammonium chloride is for use when fishless cycling. Concentration is 50 mg/L of total ammonia-nitrogen (TAN). Dose 4 drops per gallon of aquarium water.  Use with One and Only Nitrifying Bacteria. Simple, easy to...
  • Nitrite (N02) Test Kit - Salifert

    Nitrite (N02) Test Kit - Salifert

    Salifert

    $14.99
    Features:Nitrite is a substance that is toxic to fish and invertebrates.It is a misconception that once a tank is through its cycle (first 3 or 4 weeks) that nitrite has vanished.Many nitrite test kits suffer from interference by amines (such as...
  • One & Only Reef Live Nitrifying Bacteria (2 oz) 30 Gallons - Dr Tim's

    One & Only Reef Live Nitrifying Bacteria (2 oz) 30 Gallons - Dr Tim's

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $18.39
    We store this in a climate controlled environment to keep it fresh - Good for 6 months at room temperature, 1 year at 50°F. Best to keep refrigerated for longest shelf life. One and Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria prevents new tank syndrome by...
  • One & Only Reef Live Nitrifying Bacteria (4 oz) 60 Gallons - Dr Tim's

    One & Only Reef Live Nitrifying Bacteria (4 oz) 60 Gallons - Dr Tim's

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $32.39
    We store this in a climate controlled environment to keep it fresh - Good for 6 months at room temperature, 1 year at 50°F. Best to keep refrigerated for longest shelf life. One and Only Live Nitrifying Bacteria prevents new tank syndrome by...
  • Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's  (2 oz)

    Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's (2 oz)

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $5.96
    This bottle of reagent grade ammonium chloride is for use when fishless cycling. Concentration is 40 mg/ml of total ammonia-nitrogen (TAN). Dose 4 drops per gallon of aquarium water.*  Use with One and Only Nitrifying Bacteria...
  • FritzZyme #9 Saltwater (16 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    FritzZyme #9 Saltwater (16 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    Fritz Aquatics

    $11.19
    FritzZyme 9 contains saltwater specific strains of live nitrifying bacteria proven to reduce fish loss due to toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite. Nitrifying bacteria can take weeks to naturally establish colonies in new aquariums while ammonia and...
  • FritzZyme #9 Saltwater (8 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    FritzZyme #9 Saltwater (8 oz) - Fritz Aquatics

    Fritz Aquatics

    $7.19
    FritzZyme 9 contains saltwater specific strains of live nitrifying bacteria proven to reduce fish loss due to toxic levels of ammonia and nitrite. Nitrifying bacteria can take weeks to naturally establish colonies in new aquariums while ammonia and...
  • Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's  (8 oz)

    Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's (8 oz)

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $11.99
    This bottle of reagent grade ammonium chloride is for use when fishless cycling. Concentration is 50 mg/L of total ammonia-nitrogen (TAN). Dose 4 drops per gallon of aquarium water.  Use with One and Only Nitrifying Bacteria. Simple, easy to...
  • Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's  (500 grams)

    Ammonium Chloride for Fishless Cycling - Dr Tim's (500 grams)

    Dr Tim's Aquatics

    $29.99
    DrTim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment for Fishless Cycling Easily convert fish waste in your saltwater aquariums and tanks to a non-toxic form when combining this ammonium chloride solution with fast-acting One & Only Cleaning...