Healthy coral?
- Thread starter MCKWESTLA
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mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
You have got to be kidding.
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
Helpful.
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
You need to research BEGINNER reefing.
There's your help.
There's your help.
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
Nice. Feel better?
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
Yep, better than your coral in that tank.
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
There is no coral in my tank.
Aquarian
Reef pro
Don't add anything to your tank until you get those prams in check.
http://www.reefaquarium.com/2012/the-nitrogen-cycle/
http://www.reefaquarium.com/2012/the-nitrogen-cycle/
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
Thank you, read. When will I know the cycle is done?
Aquarian
Reef pro
When the nitrites drop to zero (which means undetectable because the nitrates are consuming them so fast) that's when the nitrate spike comes, at that time you can begin water changes to help lower the nitrates. After the nitrate dropes below 20 ppm you can slowly add corals / fish. Just take it slow only bad things happen fast in this hobby.
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
Thank you. Would you suggest adding the coral or fish first?
salt_for_brains
Alabama Reefer
I would add a small clean up crew(cuc) before either fish or coral. You can add either or both after that.
salt_for_brains
Alabama Reefer
Hey Mario, are you having a bad day? It's almost the weekend:D
MCKWESTLA
Reefing newb
What would you include in the cleaning crew and what species amd how many?
salt_for_brains
Alabama Reefer
Go to www.reefcleaners.org Enter your tank specs and John will send you a list of what you need. He is a big help in setting you up right.
Aquarian
Reef pro
Like Salt said a clean up crew first is best then coral and or a fish
Aquarian
Reef pro
What is a week end? Where I work every day is Monday
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
Nope.
