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acclimating new fish

1K views 7 replies 3 participants last post by  kimowen04 
#1 ·
how do u add new fish to ur aquarium. i have a crab im trying to introduce and im cycling my tank
 
#3 ·
i have a 10 gal FOWLR ive ran since july3 and added bacteria to it the 5th. i have a DIY sump with carbon and 2 dish scrubbers and im making a protien skimmer. i have a HOBF thats simply made for the 10 gal and a heater with the reg fl bulb. i have 20 lbs of live sand too. i put a crab in yesterday the 6th. how long till u think it cycles? i have 10 lbs of old rock and then 3-4 lbs of new live rock with some alge on it.
 
#6 ·
ya im cycleing it now jsut started the tank the 3rd and then added bacteria the 5th and ten the 6th got a hermit crab and then today added a little fish food(july7). my sump also is holding prob. . .5 more gal. how long till the tank cycles . . about?
 
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