Cuc after cycle

[Javor91]

Parameters are ammonia 0, nitrites 0, nitrates 15. Looks like we are finally done cycling here!

Anyways, we have kept the light off in the room with the tank to keep algae at a minimum, BUT we have absolutely no algae whatsoever now. Not even a speck. I'm ready to add my inverts but there is nothing for them to eat. Suggestions?

 

[stunreefer]

Don't add any... your mind is in the right place but [shameful] common hobby recommendations are making you think otherwise. When people add a "CUC" without anything to clean up, they die, shocking as that may be. When they die, nutrient levels rise, which aids in nuisance algae growth. Then people are generally told to add more "CUC"... while they may have something to eat, they're still excreting waste, which aids in nuisance algae growth. Many times the "CUC" will eat themselves out of house and home, and shockingly, they die... round and round we go. Your diligent maintenance will always be the best "CUC".

Stock your tank lightly initially with fish, then coral... and add "CUC" little by little as needed down the line :thumb:

 

[Javor91]

Great, thanks!