So I’m pretty new to the hobby. Did an innovative marine 30 long for a few months, kept fish happy and got corals to grow. I just got a 2 year old Red Sea reefer 250 and I’m looking for advice. Here’s what I got
-40-50 lbs 2 year old rock. Has some aptasia
-large bag of bio pellets
-large clump of cheato
-2 ai hydra 26 hd
I threw out the sand and added 40 lb of Fiji pink live sand. With all of the new sand, but existing rock and bio balls, I feel like I might have a mini cycle maybe? Should I run lights to keep corals alive or will I be seeing algae? I am getting a good skimmer tomorrow.
Basically, what should I expect to happen with that much live rock and bio media, while using new sand. And what should I do to the aptasia. I see a dozen or two. Superglue worked for me in the past. Thanks!
-40-50 lbs 2 year old rock. Has some aptasia
-large bag of bio pellets
-large clump of cheato
-2 ai hydra 26 hd
I threw out the sand and added 40 lb of Fiji pink live sand. With all of the new sand, but existing rock and bio balls, I feel like I might have a mini cycle maybe? Should I run lights to keep corals alive or will I be seeing algae? I am getting a good skimmer tomorrow.
Basically, what should I expect to happen with that much live rock and bio media, while using new sand. And what should I do to the aptasia. I see a dozen or two. Superglue worked for me in the past. Thanks!