New to the hobby. I have an off make of the NUVO Sr60. The tank has been cycling for a full 3 weeks now with dry rock. The first week I introduced shrimp to the tank to decay. Week 3 I have been using Stabilizer and Prime. A buddy also gave me one live rock with a hardy Xenia and zoas growing. The live rock and it’s mates have been doing well.
My tank is currently beginning the stage of diatoms and some traces of algae growth. To date my ammonia levels are relatively non existent along with my nitrite levels. My nitrate levels officially began to decrease.
Question 1...Is it time to perform my first water change of 20-20%?
Question 2...At this time I have no protein skimmer. Should I now begin running this for the tank?
Question 3...Can a cleanup crew be introduced at this time? If so, what do you recommend mainly to clear my sandy floor and little algae?
My tank is currently beginning the stage of diatoms and some traces of algae growth. To date my ammonia levels are relatively non existent along with my nitrite levels. My nitrate levels officially began to decrease.
Question 1...Is it time to perform my first water change of 20-20%?
Question 2...At this time I have no protein skimmer. Should I now begin running this for the tank?
Question 3...Can a cleanup crew be introduced at this time? If so, what do you recommend mainly to clear my sandy floor and little algae?