The instructions are purely for initial setup/cycle.
Like Richard explained, most of the time there is very little "cycle" if any and you end up with a tank ready to support a light bio-load within a week or two from the time you receive Part I.
After that, it's just like any other established reef tank... water changes are recommended.
Correct...and here is a typical feedback on a Package purchase from last week!
Good morning from Punta Gorda,
My "Package: Part One" was delivered a week ago today.
Ammonia never got above 0.25, and is now showing zero. Nitrites also show zip. I haven't changed any water, just had to ATO add RODI. Still no skimmer action.
Life in the tank seems pretty healthy. My new pet is (I think) a pincushion urchin about 1.25 inches with light gray spines who carries around a thin piece of rock and a small shell. He's everywhere. I hear the pistol shrimp every 10 or 15 minutes, but I have never seen him. I removed 6 whelks between 1/4 inch and 3/4 inch. Lots of very pretty tiny feather dusters, etc.
So I'm really glad I decided to have you supply the basis for my little piece of the reef.
I would like your judgment about when to do "Part II."
I can work my schedule to be free whenever the shipment comes. As early as tomorrow, if you think we're ready. Or next week if we should wait a bit.
Thanks in advance for you help and good information.
Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com :bounce3::bounce3::bounce3:
