Sounds like it’s coming along just fine. It could be processing the ammonia quickly and breaking it down. Was that dry or live rock?
Back in the Hobby after 15-20 yrs
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Hmm I’m betting the rock was still wet on the inside so some bacteria likely survived would be my guess
I don't think it's weird. It was cured rock and bacteria is resilient. Live rock would come on a boat, in a box, wrapped in newspaper for God knows how long and there would be a lot more than bacteria still living.
Pssh what’s this waiting thing called? Lol
Denial.
I still can’t wrap my head around 5 fish chillin my tank! This will be the status quo for a bit, kind of canary in the coal mine moment. Apex and lights should be here in 2 days, but I will need mounts for the lights, so tank will remain lightless for awhile, which was my plan anyways. Trying to avoid an algae outbreak. My vacation in august will be the crux of going full speed. Planning on Fiji! Then once back, lights, fish, still gonna wait for coralline before any corals
Phosphate is a little high but nothing to be concerned with in my opinion. Especially this early
Algae will wipe that out when you put your lights on.
So nitrates are up to 20…gonna do a water change this Saturday. Added a long nosed hawk fish as well, and just picked a screen top kit. Light mounts will be picked up Friday, but simply to put ‘em on the tank and use them to check things out from time to time. A cell phone light spooks everyone
Blue Spot Jawfish?
