Randall_James
Premium Member
If you load carbon into a reactor, make double sure that it is stable and does not "percolate" If the carbon material is allowed to move around it will flake and powder... Bad news....
After the initial ammonia spike (about day 7 or so) constant testing is sort of a waste IMO if you have already seen the levels drop. (bacteria are growing)
I would get an indicator badge if you are worried about the levels. Ammonia is pretty predictable provided you do not have some secondary die off (ammonia skyrockets unchecked in the first week or so)
At 3 or 4 weeks, things should be pretty stable on that front. The fact that your refuge/sump is healthy is a great sign
I would not expect any radical changes in chemistry at this stage all the same.
After the initial ammonia spike (about day 7 or so) constant testing is sort of a waste IMO if you have already seen the levels drop. (bacteria are growing)
I would get an indicator badge if you are worried about the levels. Ammonia is pretty predictable provided you do not have some secondary die off (ammonia skyrockets unchecked in the first week or so)
At 3 or 4 weeks, things should be pretty stable on that front. The fact that your refuge/sump is healthy is a great sign
I would not expect any radical changes in chemistry at this stage all the same.
