I started my first saltwater tank last night. I have a Fluval Spec V with about 7lbs of live sand, 4.5lbs of live rock, and cycled water from a display tank at my LFS. Last night I had a spike of ammonia and nitrites a few hours after setting everything up. This morning my nitrates were high but my ammonia and nitrites were down to 0. Can my cycle really be almost over in 24 hours? I also wanted to try and get an ID on some of the critters who showed up on my live rock. Currently I have a coralline margarita snail and 3 blue leg hermit crabs to deal with some of the algae on two of the rocks.
I also had some stocking questions. My LFS suggested a damsel which I added today and will be giving to a friend once it is established. Could I get away with one designer ocellaris clown? My other plan is to have either a yellow clown goby and/or a tail spot blenny? Any suggestions on a good pair out of these three fish?
Thanks!
I also had some stocking questions. My LFS suggested a damsel which I added today and will be giving to a friend once it is established. Could I get away with one designer ocellaris clown? My other plan is to have either a yellow clown goby and/or a tail spot blenny? Any suggestions on a good pair out of these three fish?
Thanks!