Blaira

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[B&CinB.C.]

No not yet going to get some this weekend. What do you mean cycled???

Cycling the tank builds certain types of bacteria to convert ammonia to things less harmful to your tank inhabitants . Live rock contains this bacteria and if you have none you will have ammonia spikes.

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Blaira]

Cycling the tank builds certain types of bacteria to convert ammonia to things less harmful to your tank inhabitants . Live rock contains this bacteria and if you have none you will have ammonia spikes.

Ooh I didn't know that but hey I will be getting some live rock tomorrow I do have a little in my sump that should be ok yes

 

[Gman83]

Welcome!

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Ooh I didn't know that but hey I will be getting some live rock tomorrow I do have a little in my sump that should be ok yes

I don't know if you've got enough or not but I wouldn't put any more livestock in your tank until you figure this out . There's lots of videos on you tube about starting a saltwater tank. You should also be testing for ammonia
and dealing with it if it spikes . The cycle should be done before livestock goes in the tank

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

As stated above, i would wait until you have some surface algae before you get a clean up crew, they can starve without it.

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[Anna K]

Welcome to the community! Not sure about when to add the shrimp, but it looks like you've got some good advice already from the knowledgeable reefers!

 

[jsmkmavity]

 

[CoralB]

Welcome

 

[Shnetts]

Welcome to r2r!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Blair. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
You can get the UK banner here: Click Account then “Join User Group”, scroll to the bottom and click on “United Kingdom User Group‘’

 

[Blaira]

I don't know if you've got enough or not but I wouldn't put any more livestock in your tank until you figure this out . There's lots of videos on you tube about starting a saltwater tank. You should also be testing for ammonia
and dealing with it if it spikes . The cycle should be done before livestock goes in the tank

 

[Blaira]

Yes I do agree and right now I'm checking for nh3 2 3 ph every other day and all at this time seem ok giving really good reading salinity also giving good so I hope all is ok and I can add the two cleaner shrimps Blair

 

[Blaira]

I would also like say "thank you all for your welcome and advice "