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You cycle rocks in salt water at the proper temp and with at least a little flow. The bacterial solution is optional and makes it go more quickly.Great stuff, and I have so much to learn...Q? do you cycle dry rock in RODI water or Saltwater, do you seed with a bacterial solution while you soak them? I assume you'll need circulation and proper temps right?
You do not need to change water. Wait until the main cycle is over. Then you will need to change out a lot of water. You want to get rid of the nitrate bulid up. If too high it can cause unwanted algae. They to shoot for 5ppm nitrate.What’s the consensus on whether or not to water change during the cycle. Yes or no and if so what percentage and frequency.
You do not need to change water. Wait until the main cycle is over. Then you will need to change out a lot of water. You want to get rid of the nitrate bulid up. If too high it can cause unwanted algae. They to shoot for 5ppm nitrate.
No need to run the skimmer unless you want to break it in (grow some crud on it so it works better when you need it)Any advice on if i should run protein skimmer?
I have still taken out the filter socks and bubble trap sponges and carbon. No lights on either.
My personal feeling is that, unless you plan on going months without adding fish, you should run your tank while cycling the same way you do when you get fish. I feel this is especially important for new reefers. I typically recommend running a skimmer, filter socks, and lights just like you would once you add fish. Practice that maintenance and get in good habits before your fish depend on it!Any advice on if i should run protein skimmer?
I have still taken out the filter socks and bubble trap sponges and carbon. No lights on either.
No ammonia, no nitrite, lots of nitrate. Pretty much where you want to be at the end of the cycle. Now would be a good time to do a large water change.This is where I stand now. I started running the skimmer as advised. Any other advice for now?
Water changes should wait correct?
How large of a water change?No ammonia, no nitrite, lots of nitrate. Pretty much where you want to be at the end of the cycle. Now would be a good time to do a large water change.
I would do 50% but you can do smaller or larger. Do you plan on running a refugium or algae turf scrubber?How large of a water change?
I have the Red Sea max 20 nano so I’m restricted with what it has in the built in system. It just has a protein skimmer in the refugium and no space for anything else.I would do 50% but you can do smaller or larger. Do you plan on running a refugium or algae turf scrubber?
Ok, a larger water change would probably be in your best interest then.I have the Red Sea max 20 nano so I’m restricted with what it has in the built in system. It just has a protein skimmer in the refugium and no space for anything else.
If your goal is to reduce nutrients then this mix would likely be beneficial. If you are looking to cycle and aquarium than neither of these products would be appropriate.Sirs,
Would you suggest a mix use of bacteria brands?
I am trying to mix use of micobacter7 and biodigest. Is it beneficial?
Thanks!
Tony