I have 2 tanks, one being a 32 biocube. This tank just turned 2 in May, and all was well. I ended up having a minor issue with my 300 and in turn, ignored my 32. This weekend, I decided to get it back into shape. Not thinking....so lets start there. all the parameters were low, and I wanted to add back a rock that was over taken by GSP and had been in my garage drying out for about 9 months. I took that rock and blasted it clean, rinsed it and set it out in the 90 degree sun for a day. big mistake. I also took the water from my 300 and added 1/2 of that and 1/2 new fresh water.
KILLED EVERYTHING. even bristle worms. stupid. stupid mistake, and not thinking. I can't even believe that I didn't think this through.
moving forward. before I put the big rock back in, I took some of the other rock, and placed it in my sump of the other tank. there were a few pieces I left in it as well, but mostly it was that big peice that I wanted back in there.
now with it being only the few original rocks (the big one is back outside in a bucket again drying out until I get this figured out) and all the water still in it, heater going etc....I am not sure how to move forward. what I am "thinking" is to drain it out, put the wet rocks in a bucket of fresh water, ditch the sand, and start completely over. I will use the rock that is safe and was put into my sump, and my 300 could spare a few as well. I do have ceramic rings that are in the sump as well, and could be put into the 32. sand is cheap, I'll replace and power clean that first.
so this will likely start a new cycle if I am correct? I have microbacter7, that I can add as well. I am in NO HURRY...
if anyone could help me figure this out, I'd really appreciate the help. @brandon429 I have looked at your stuff in the past, so I may need to re read all that. Just not sure about a rip clean with the sand, as all CUC including bristles died.
KILLED EVERYTHING. even bristle worms. stupid. stupid mistake, and not thinking. I can't even believe that I didn't think this through.
moving forward. before I put the big rock back in, I took some of the other rock, and placed it in my sump of the other tank. there were a few pieces I left in it as well, but mostly it was that big peice that I wanted back in there.
now with it being only the few original rocks (the big one is back outside in a bucket again drying out until I get this figured out) and all the water still in it, heater going etc....I am not sure how to move forward. what I am "thinking" is to drain it out, put the wet rocks in a bucket of fresh water, ditch the sand, and start completely over. I will use the rock that is safe and was put into my sump, and my 300 could spare a few as well. I do have ceramic rings that are in the sump as well, and could be put into the 32. sand is cheap, I'll replace and power clean that first.
so this will likely start a new cycle if I am correct? I have microbacter7, that I can add as well. I am in NO HURRY...
if anyone could help me figure this out, I'd really appreciate the help. @brandon429 I have looked at your stuff in the past, so I may need to re read all that. Just not sure about a rip clean with the sand, as all CUC including bristles died.