new 55 gal. reeftank

[OhNoNemo]

He started with 60 lbs. of LR, would have started the cycle

I did overlook that,but as ulta said it may not be enough.

 

[yote]

If that 60lbs of rock was cured good,it is possible he completely skipped a cycle.Or maybe even had an extremely quick cycle.I've seen it happen both ways at the LFS.
If after a week with no ammonia or nitrites and good live rock,I'd say the cycles done.
However I would still give it at least another week just to make sure.

 

[bboytab]

yes, live rock has been with LFS for a while.....no smell or whatever when i got it..id still give it a couple more weeks.....thanks for all the info!

 

[bboytab]

Tank is nearing 2 weeks, water still looks good, still zero for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, pH is at 8.3.....only think I notice is that some rocks are starting to turn a little green...which is a good sign i guess...my AquaC remora HOB skimmer pulls about 2 gals. of water everyday...i hope this is due to break in period. had the collection cup set to the highest..

 

[coolhandgoose]

2 gallons is insane. I think you need to bring that back a bit. The skimmer really shouldn't be pulling out anything unless you are feeding the tank.

 

[coolhandgoose]

Just went back and read that you have fish, but still it should only be like a cup every couple days.

 

[yote]

Goose is right.The skimmer pulling that much water is pretty dang extreme,unless your doing wet skimmate water changes.

 

[bboytab]

tank update coming

 

[bboytab]

after 1.5 yrs.

 

[SarahSmile]

I love seeing tank updates; your tank looks really wonderful and it's nice to see what patience and research can yield in a year and a half.

 

[little_fish]

Looks lovely!

But please find a better sized home for the tangs

 

[OhNoNemo]

I agree with little fish,,but it really does look very nice ..
The tangs have to go