My 150 gallon DT (with 40B sump) has been sitting dark for about a month now. Tank was started with dry rock (marco rock). I used Fritz Zyme Turbo to cycle it (took about a week). I am running my skimmer and powerheads but no light. I have a couple of clowns in my QT that will be ready to move to the DT in a few weeks.
1. Should I keep lights off for 4 months? (Note: since I will not have coral for a long time, the light will be severely dimmed if turned on).
2. Since algae will probably not grow until lights on, when can/should I get a cuc?
3. My fuge is ready ... can/should I start trying to grow chaeto now?
4. I will be hooking up a UV sterilizer to my system soon. When can/should I turn it on?
Thanks!
1. Should I keep lights off for 4 months? (Note: since I will not have coral for a long time, the light will be severely dimmed if turned on).
2. Since algae will probably not grow until lights on, when can/should I get a cuc?
3. My fuge is ready ... can/should I start trying to grow chaeto now?
4. I will be hooking up a UV sterilizer to my system soon. When can/should I turn it on?
Thanks!