Doing cycle on 94gal tank w/ 30gal sump.
- CaribSea Fiji Pink sand
- CaribSea Dry live rock and arches
- Pumps, plumbing, etc - everything new...
- Lights off during cycle
Used Fritz Fishless Fuel followed by TurboStart 900
First Test ammonia was high, no Nitrites/Nitrates (as expected). Day and half later Ammonia began to drop as the Nitrites rose. After a few days ammonia dropped, Nitrites (10) and Nitrates (50). No sign of lowering on day 5/6 but not sure if too soon. I read if Nitrates were +25 during cycle you should do water change which I did (30%). Now I’m second guessing it.
Question-1: Should I let it run it’s course, continue with water change, add more turbostart, or ???
Question-2: I turned lights on during water change a noticed something that looks like it may be aptasia. Is that possible? Can anyone help identify this?
Thanks!
- CaribSea Fiji Pink sand
- CaribSea Dry live rock and arches
- Pumps, plumbing, etc - everything new...
- Lights off during cycle
Used Fritz Fishless Fuel followed by TurboStart 900
First Test ammonia was high, no Nitrites/Nitrates (as expected). Day and half later Ammonia began to drop as the Nitrites rose. After a few days ammonia dropped, Nitrites (10) and Nitrates (50). No sign of lowering on day 5/6 but not sure if too soon. I read if Nitrates were +25 during cycle you should do water change which I did (30%). Now I’m second guessing it.
Question-1: Should I let it run it’s course, continue with water change, add more turbostart, or ???
Question-2: I turned lights on during water change a noticed something that looks like it may be aptasia. Is that possible? Can anyone help identify this?
Thanks!