Hi
I have a 450l new fish only tanks.
The rocks are live rock and live sand.
The water was bought and put into my tank from a place that takes it direct from the ocean so all has good nutrients.
I have a refugium setup in my sump.
Day 2 I added some clown fish for cycling and added bacteria aswell. I am running it without any lights on till cycle is done.
It is now day 21 and I have been testing every day and I have had spikes or anything. Is this normal, how do I know when cycle is done then.
Skimmer is also off.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 450l new fish only tanks.
The rocks are live rock and live sand.
The water was bought and put into my tank from a place that takes it direct from the ocean so all has good nutrients.
I have a refugium setup in my sump.
Day 2 I added some clown fish for cycling and added bacteria aswell. I am running it without any lights on till cycle is done.
It is now day 21 and I have been testing every day and I have had spikes or anything. Is this normal, how do I know when cycle is done then.
Skimmer is also off.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.