Converting a 37 gallon to a macro algae planted tank and am wondering if I just add a bunch of Macro Algae can/should I avoid an ugly stage?
I'm 10 days into the cycle reading about 30 ppm Nitrates and 1ppm Phosphate so lots of nutrients. I have 4 pieces live rock and 60 lbs CaribSea Arag-Alive and am running 500g/h canister. I also plan to dump a ton of Tig and Apocyclops into the tank.
Should I hold off and let the Uglies happen or try getting ahead of it naturally with nutrient sucking Macros?
I'm 10 days into the cycle reading about 30 ppm Nitrates and 1ppm Phosphate so lots of nutrients. I have 4 pieces live rock and 60 lbs CaribSea Arag-Alive and am running 500g/h canister. I also plan to dump a ton of Tig and Apocyclops into the tank.
Should I hold off and let the Uglies happen or try getting ahead of it naturally with nutrient sucking Macros?