Help with test results

[Cloby86]

Hello. I finally got my tank up and running about 10 days ago. For about 2 weeks before it was going I had 125 pounds of Marco dry rock soaking in it (in saltwater) and 100 pounds of new live sand and was very lightly ghost feeding pellets. 10 days ago i topped it off, fired up pumps, added about 8 pounds of live rock, (one larger piece and 3 fist size pieces) and a couple pieces of shrimp, which seem to have disappeared. I have continued to ghost feed the pellets. I finally tested the water 2 days ago with my api saltwater test kit.
Salinity: 1.026 (act refractometer)
Ph: 8.0
Ammonia: >0.25
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
Temp: 77

I added a good sized pinch of pellets yesterday. I tested again today and got the same results.
I am assuming I should just continue doing what I am doing and wait for ammonia to drop and nitrites/nitrites to come up, but I figured I would see if anyone had any ideas or suggestions. Am I on the right track or should I make some changes? Thank you for your help

 

[ericarenee]

As you assume.. JUST Wait longer....

 

[Cloby86]

Thanks, just don't want to start off on the wrong foot.
Here is a pic.

I was kind of expecting to see some change by now, I haven't even had to clean the glass yet and the rocks still look as they did the day I got them. I guess that is a good thing tho. Patients is the hardest part of this hobby.

 

[ericarenee]

Thanks, just don't want to start off on the wrong foot.
Here is a pic.

I was kind of expecting to see some change by now, I haven't even had to clean the glass yet and the rocks still look as they did the day I got them. I guess that is a good thing tho. Patients is the hardest part of this hobby.

it will Teach and Test your patience.. But well worth it.. Good Things come to those who wait.

Ohh How do you keep the water rock and sand in there with it upside down like that..
NOW There is a Skill worth learning.. :ape: