Nano aquarium tank cycling question

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Sounds like it's doing very well!


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12g Nanoreef. Zooanthids, Ricordia, Star Polyps, Acans and two clownfish. CF Lighting, 75% actinic blue, 25% 10,000k white.
 

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Sounds like you are ready to me!!
 
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Thanks for the input guys! I was told my little herd of ponies will be here Tues or Weds. Fingers crossed. Last time I did Dwarfs I was NOT educated. This time I've spent months researching and hope to have them for years!
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Another question. Since the tank has been running empty I'm guessing when I do add the ponies that I am going to get an ammonia spike? Is this correct? Then should I just do small wc's until the load levels its self out?
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If you've been adding an ammonia source like flake food and still have some nitrates, you have a bio filter, a young one, but it's there. You could always add some beneficial bacteria when you add the sea horses. No, you shouldn't have an ammonia spike. I the bio filter is working correctly, you should see an increase in nitrates.


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