SteveCon89
New member
I just set up a biocube29, I've kept saltwater before but it's been a while. I set it up yesterday with a fresh 20lb bag of caribsea, about 30 lbs of rock, 5 gallons nutrisea water, and 15 gallons RO/Instant Ocean.
The rock has been in water for over a year between my old tank and the can in the garage with powerheads so it should still have substancial life on it even though it's been without light.
It's been 24 hours and Ammonia and Nitrates are both close to undetectible, haven't changed since I set up the tank yesterday. How long do you guys think it will be before the tank cycles? Do you think it will be a harsh cycle? and what about a diatom bloom?? Do you think I will have a big one and what should I do to get rid of the diatoms?
also, when should I add my CUC?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but again it's been a while
Thanks!
The rock has been in water for over a year between my old tank and the can in the garage with powerheads so it should still have substancial life on it even though it's been without light.
It's been 24 hours and Ammonia and Nitrates are both close to undetectible, haven't changed since I set up the tank yesterday. How long do you guys think it will be before the tank cycles? Do you think it will be a harsh cycle? and what about a diatom bloom?? Do you think I will have a big one and what should I do to get rid of the diatoms?
also, when should I add my CUC?
Sorry to ask so many questions, but again it's been a while
Thanks!