So the title pretty much says it all lol. A week ago, I picked up a 32 gallon Biocube along with live rock and live sand. I was curious to see if my tank has even started cycling yet, so I did a water test using API master test kit. The PH was in the 7.8 color block, ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites all read 0. I've read threads from other sites stating that a piece of shrimp or some fish food should be added to the tank in order to "speed" up the cycle.
Some questions I have are as followed
(Currently at work and don't have pictures regarding some of my questions/concerns) My apologies!
Does the shrimp/fish food thing work or should I just continue to wait a few more weeks and conduct water tests?
There are small white "saltlike" critters on my glass. I believe they're copepods?
(Picture added asap)
I've noticed there are holes in a few parts of my substrate. Normal?
(Picture added asap)
Should I have the fan running on my Biocube while it's cycling?
Lights shouldn't be on while cycling, correct?
That's all the questions I can think of at the moment :worried:
I'd appreciate all the advice and feedback! Thank you in advance!
(I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I'm able to!)
Some questions I have are as followed
(Currently at work and don't have pictures regarding some of my questions/concerns) My apologies!
Does the shrimp/fish food thing work or should I just continue to wait a few more weeks and conduct water tests?
There are small white "saltlike" critters on my glass. I believe they're copepods?
(Picture added asap)
I've noticed there are holes in a few parts of my substrate. Normal?
(Picture added asap)
Should I have the fan running on my Biocube while it's cycling?
Lights shouldn't be on while cycling, correct?
That's all the questions I can think of at the moment :worried:
I'd appreciate all the advice and feedback! Thank you in advance!
(I'll be sure to post pictures as soon as I'm able to!)
