My ammonia is REALLY high for day two. Is this normal? Am I cycling faster than normal?
Also, Im trying to figure out what light I want to use. Im thinking Metal Halide (I love the bright white) with LEDs.. I saw one at this site: Anyone deal with aquatraders.com ?
Can I use a Metal Halide for my LR, some fish and amenonies?
Ammonia can spike fast. But just give it from 2 to 4 weeks and then the cycle should be over. The more live rock the better but remember whatever rock you put in there it will become live over time. But it looks good so far. That Bali rock looks like it has some nice colors to it.
It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a protein skimmer to break in. Also, if you are using any sort of water conditioner, stress coat, dechlorinator or bacterial additive that will cause the skimmer to go haywire.
yea, don't worry about adding things... they mostly don't work... its best to just wait it out, otherwise you'll have money down the drain...
tank looks good so far, those rocks you posted are sweet! buuuut wayyyy outta my pocket book. $80 for a 3-5 in piece?! and only 12lbs? no thanks... lol.
tank looks good so far, those rocks you posted are sweet! buuuut wayyyy outta my pocket book. $80 for a 3-5 in piece?! and only 12lbs? no thanks... lol.