I’m in the process of cleaning up a used aquarium and equipment. Looking forward to getting it going. I’ve got 3 kids, (ages 2,4, and 13), and while this is kind of my hobby, they are SO excited to see it get going. Cycling will be a practice of patience for all of us!
Here’s the equipment I’m running:
- 36 gallon bow front
- 2 AI Prime 16HD lights
- 10 gallon sump
- Klir DI-4 filter
- Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9004
- Hygger Return Pump with controller
- Hygger Digital Quartz Aquarium Heater
Hoping to begin a cycle next week. Thinking of live sand, dry rock, and adding ammonium chloride. Here are some of my questions as I’m just getting going.
- Will live sand carry enough bacteria to seed the tank, or should I add something like Microbacter 7?
- Do I run klir filter and protein skimmer during the cycle? What about lights?
- I’m sure there‘ll be more...hang in there with me!
Here’s the equipment I’m running:
- 36 gallon bow front
- 2 AI Prime 16HD lights
- 10 gallon sump
- Klir DI-4 filter
- Tunze Comline DOC Skimmer 9004
- Hygger Return Pump with controller
- Hygger Digital Quartz Aquarium Heater
Hoping to begin a cycle next week. Thinking of live sand, dry rock, and adding ammonium chloride. Here are some of my questions as I’m just getting going.
- Will live sand carry enough bacteria to seed the tank, or should I add something like Microbacter 7?
- Do I run klir filter and protein skimmer during the cycle? What about lights?
- I’m sure there‘ll be more...hang in there with me!