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  1. 05-06-2012, 05:38 AM #1
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    So, I am leaving for 2 weeks through mid-late june.
    Assuming my aquarium doesn't decide to take 6 weeks to cycle, can I leave 15-20 Harlequin rasboras in a cycled 166g with a Fluval Fx5 for 2 weeks without a w/c? Assume 0 nitrates from the beginning of the 2 weeks.
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  2. 05-06-2012, 05:42 AM #2
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    If the tank is cycled, and you do a large water change just before (and when when you get back) you should be OK provided no one over feeds the fish during this period of time
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  3. 05-06-2012, 07:25 AM #3
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    Pffft... I love what we do to people.

    Listen you can leave 20 Harlequins in a 166 gallon tank with a Fluval Fx5 Can for probably six months without a water change. I wouldn't recommend it, but I bet the fish live. 2 weeks is my normal interval for water changes. I had to leave for a full month and when I got home my tanks where all 0-0-5 across the board, canisters make all the difference. Relax, don't let people overfeed and you'll be fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhillipOrigami
    So, ... can I leave 15-20 Harlequin rasboras in a cycled 166g with a Fluval Fx5 for 2 weeks without a w/c? Assume 0 nitrates from the beginning of the 2 weeks.
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    Guppy Grass is awesome as sucking up nitrate. Get some if your worried about too much nitrate building up. You should be perfectly fine though.
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    Would I lose some of my cycle?
    I doubt it though...
    Sorry, it's a laughable question. You guys brainwash me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhillipOrigami
    Would I lose some of my cycle?
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    You guys screw with my mind.
    Lol, thanks!
    I thought that the Harlequins would not provide enough amm for the large amount of bacteria to nom on, and some would starve. Nice to know though!
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    As long as there is ammonia coming...all is well with the bacteria - the ammonia does not think to itself - hmmmm which bacteria should I feed today?? I don't like the guys on the left side of the filter so I'll skip feeding them for the next week! LOL
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    Thats funny xD
    Also the tank will be quite planted.
    Honestly, I forget what I was worried about....
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