newbe mistake??? don't know

[JKLUSAF]

As most of ya know my 65gal tanks been up and running for alittle over 2weeks. 70lbs of LS 96lbs established LR both from fuji and hawaii. I went ahead a put a lawnmower blenny in. reading up on him their pretty hardy little algae eaters. so either he'll help with the tank or die. was that a good move or not?

Justin

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[hobogato]

has your tank finished cycling?

has it already had an ammonia spike? a nitrite spike? if both of those are zero, how high are your nitrates?

if you have any ammonia or nitrite, the fish will suffer and may die. if the nitrates are too high, it will also suffer and if they stay high too long, may die.

[moe]

I like to think it not much of a mistake. However I wonder if there enough algae to feed the blenny. Mine also eat brine shrimp, and krill. I wonder if u have any other fish in your tank. Nonetheless in my book there no mistake there, your good.

moe

[moe]

has your tank finishe cycling?

has it already had an ammonia spike? a nitrite spike? if both of those are zero, how high are your nitrates?

if you have any ammonia or nitrite, the fish will suffer and may die. if the nitrates are too high, it will also suffer and if they stay high too long, may die.

I assume that u already had tested ur water. Did u?

[hobogato]

you make a good point there also moe, if the tank is finished cycling, food may be an issue if it doesnt take to prepared food well.

[Gilbert]

i think if the 96lbs of LR have also been in the tank for 2 weeks you should be fine.

[Bill S]

2 weeks and cycled? I'd guess not...

You need to be SURE the tank has gone thru a cycle, or wait 6-8 weeks. One or the other. Lawnmowers will eat just about anything, usually. They also won't eat many types of algae.

Personally, I'd take him back.

"BAD things happen in this hobby when one is in a hurry"

[JKLUSAF]

i've tested the water once a week and both times everythings been fine, if i made the mistake i should now shortly. but i just tested again Nitrate/Nitrite are both in the ok/safe zones. pH is ideal and the Alkalinit test was also in the ideal range. The only thing i don't have is the ammonia test which i'll be picking up soon.

there's also more than enough food in the tank, he went to work on the tank as soon as i put him in

Justin

[JKLUSAF]

I assume that u already had tested ur water. Did u?

yes, nitrates are both good, just don't have ammonia test kit yet, will tomorrow. have class tonight

Justin

[Bill S]

Well, since your ammonia must first spike before it's reduced to nitrite then nitrate... An ammonia kit is kind of important.

Now, I WILL grant you that it is possible - although not likely - that your well established rock could keep your tank from cycling. Since you apparently have an algae bloom, I'd guess that you have some of the aging process going on.

Just, please, take it slow...