cycling new tank

[hyewiz]

Im starting a new 2.5g tank and i am completely newbie in this, when cycling do i need to make a water change during this couple week?
thanks

 

[incysor]

Not usually. Just put in your sand and LR, turn on your filter, turn off your lights for until your levels measure 0, and it shouldn't take long.

B

 

[Physh1]

Yup, no water change usually needed...just patience. The only times I ever have done a cycle water change is when the water gets so brown and dirty you can't see through it...otherwise just leave it until it cycles.

Cameron

 

[hyewiz]

Thank you, and one more thing while cyclin what tests i should do?

 

[sadielynn]

ammonia
nitrAte
nitrIte
PH
I cant think of any other ones maybe others will differ in opinions
btw did you get your tank cleaned from finger prints?

 

[incysor]

Yep, those are the four major ones. I wouldn't do it everyday, but maybe twice a week.

B

 

[hyewiz]

btw did you get your tank cleaned from finger prints?

Yes i did

 

[sadielynn]

awsome !!

 

[Open]

lol about the tests u guys were talking about, i heared that you should cycle about every 1-2 weeks not twice a week...... whitch one is better/more practicle?

 

[djconn]

lol about the tests u guys were talking about, i heared that you should cycle about every 1-2 weeks not twice a week...... whitch one is better/more practicle?

You mean test? I would test every couple days to see if your levels are going down. When everything is zero, the cycle is over.