Saltys 40B Build

SaltAddict89 · Aug 8, 2015

Might have to. I know 2.0 ppm took 4 weeks I can only imagine how long 8.0 ppm would take.

Put on the bright side this is an up to date picture of the tank

SaltAddict89 · Aug 9, 2015

Don't know if this is diatoms or a phosphate issue. Thoughts?

NanaReefer · Aug 10, 2015

Diatoms would be my guess. Pics kinda blurry. Are you running your lights all day? Your water looks like it has a green tinge to it. Possible algae bloom?

SaltAddict89 · Aug 10, 2015

Yes I run them 24/7. 5am-8pm daylight and 8pm- moonlight. I did a phosphate test and it was .25 so the lights are off tonight b and tomorrow to try and fight it without adding anything to the tank during the cycle

NanaReefer · Aug 10, 2015

Good idea to keep lights off during cycling. [emoji106]

steve&mari · Aug 10, 2015

Looks good and agree keeping lighting off while it's cycling.

gar732 · Aug 10, 2015

I also agree with keeping the lights off. There is nothing in there that needs it and will only fuel algae. It's looking good though.

SaltAddict89 · Aug 13, 2015

Should I be skimming during the cycling process?

SaltAddict89 · Aug 13, 2015

Update on the levels

NanaReefer · Aug 13, 2015

No skimmer necessary during cycle. However many do run them, but for no other reason than to break them in.
Seems you're at the peak of your cycle. Soon you'll see those numbers start to drop [emoji106]

SaltAddict89 · Aug 17, 2015

Finally some sign of success

steve&mari · Aug 17, 2015

It's nice seeing it change knowing it's getting closer;)

SaltAddict89 · Aug 17, 2015

Trust me. I've had way over 8.0 ammonia for 2 weeks. Only benefit is that all my baby snails are getting bigger in my other tank so my cc is dang near complete

SaltAddict89 · Aug 21, 2015

High nitrates won't kill fish correct?

erk · Aug 21, 2015

I'd do a large water change before adding fish to bring the nitrates down a bit. High nitrates may not kill instantly, but the low water quality will stress them and make them ill, leading to death.