Hi all,
My tank is 3-4 weeks old. I'm (I think) just about ready to put in my first fish but I have some issues.
First of all, I put in a live rock and had no idea that I was supposed to cure it. Should I take it out and cure it now? My water levels all look good, but the ph was high before I did a water change and now I have red slime algae.
Not only did I put in the live rock but I'm also cycling with Dr. Tims- where you start with "healthy" bacteria and then add ammonia. Total overkill with the bacteria I know now.
Should I stop adding ammonia and forget the doctor tim's cycle, or will ammonia help cut down on nutrients to get rid of red slime?
One more thing. I don't think my heater works. I have 100watts on a 30 gal tank and it is hovering around 69 degrees.
My tank is 3-4 weeks old. I'm (I think) just about ready to put in my first fish but I have some issues.
First of all, I put in a live rock and had no idea that I was supposed to cure it. Should I take it out and cure it now? My water levels all look good, but the ph was high before I did a water change and now I have red slime algae.
Not only did I put in the live rock but I'm also cycling with Dr. Tims- where you start with "healthy" bacteria and then add ammonia. Total overkill with the bacteria I know now.
Should I stop adding ammonia and forget the doctor tim's cycle, or will ammonia help cut down on nutrients to get rid of red slime?
One more thing. I don't think my heater works. I have 100watts on a 30 gal tank and it is hovering around 69 degrees.