bigjoncoop
Reefing newb
Hey fellas
Well this is my second tank. My first tank was similar. This tank is 30gal with a DIY/wet/dry filter *works great" total its about 45gal. I have a hydro korallia return pump which is rated at 740gph. I dont think she is pushing that much but.. and a hydor korollia 800gph powerhead. I used 40 pounds of live sand and 50 pounds of liverock. Its been cycling for about 20 days. Here's my question.
My water levels are still really high. I dont have ammonia test but my nitrates and nitriates are still off the chart. Ones coming down a lil but...
It seemed my last tank cycled alot faster. But this time I ordered live rock off the I ternet so I'm assuming there was alot more die off.
I've kept my lights off. Is that ok? I didn't want alage to grow. I only have one small spot with diatoms. But they should clear up after cycling.
Well this is my second tank. My first tank was similar. This tank is 30gal with a DIY/wet/dry filter *works great" total its about 45gal. I have a hydro korallia return pump which is rated at 740gph. I dont think she is pushing that much but.. and a hydor korollia 800gph powerhead. I used 40 pounds of live sand and 50 pounds of liverock. Its been cycling for about 20 days. Here's my question.
My water levels are still really high. I dont have ammonia test but my nitrates and nitriates are still off the chart. Ones coming down a lil but...
It seemed my last tank cycled alot faster. But this time I ordered live rock off the I ternet so I'm assuming there was alot more die off.
I've kept my lights off. Is that ok? I didn't want alage to grow. I only have one small spot with diatoms. But they should clear up after cycling.
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