My new tank is a fluval flex 123ltrs, also have the fluval 52ltr. Doing a 4 month cycle as in for the long run. Used 20lb D&D Aquascape mixed dry rock, 10lb pink carib live sand. Started cycling with a frozen shrimp which I left in for a week then started testing, ammonia was above 2ppm so dosed the tank with ATM Colony and ghost fed the tank. Tested water everyday after dosing, within a week ammonia went down and nitrates went above 30ppm, no nitrite was detected. 50% water change and carried on testing. Ammonia 0ppm, nitrite 0ppm and nitrates came down to 10ppm.
Add 2 clownfish 3rd week and dosed again, only nitrates changed within the week, 10% water change and started dosing vibrant.
Into 5th week and carrying on the same routine. Ammonia 0ppm, Nitrite 0ppm, Nitrate 10ppm, SG 1.025, Temp 78/79°f, Alkalinity 12dKH, pH 8.2.
Added a Bicolor Blenny today as nothing has changed. Still testing everyday.
Add 2 clownfish 3rd week and dosed again, only nitrates changed within the week, 10% water change and started dosing vibrant.
Into 5th week and carrying on the same routine. Ammonia 0ppm, Nitrite 0ppm, Nitrate 10ppm, SG 1.025, Temp 78/79°f, Alkalinity 12dKH, pH 8.2.
Added a Bicolor Blenny today as nothing has changed. Still testing everyday.
