Thanks for the feedback! I am only starting with a 29 cube and have added about 3/4 live and 1/4 dry between the dt and the sump. I wish i had gone with all live. being that small, there wouldn't have been that much of a price difference. the rock looks nice and aged with some deep green, brown, and red colors to it. hoping i didn't bring in any unwanted critters.
It has only been running a couple weeks, I took readings this morning, and they looked good. I will post them once I get home. I forgot my log book. Wondering if the amount of live shorted the cycle. Alright... Hoping. Lol I'm trying to have patience....