Newman8r's 32g Biocube thread

[newman8r]

Good morning! I've been lurking on here for just over a month decided to register and post.
I picked up a biocube 32 Started it with Aquavitro Seed and killed the lights. for 4 weeks.
Specs are:
32lbs cured live rock
20lbs live sand
korlia 425gph powerhead

Levels have held for the past 3 days
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate Approx 5ppm
Temp 79
SG 1.026

Didnt have a test kit to see the ammonia spike but I picked one up 2 weeks in and ammonia was on the charts.
My question is now what? 20% Water change? add fish? or small CUC first and monitor?

Thanks

 

[jubei2006]

If you look at your stocking list I would add the smallest most peaceful fish to get started. Don't FEED too heavily as you may induce an ammonia spike.

 

[homer1475]

100% or the best you can water change(to zero out the nitrates), then add a small CUC. Now would be a great time to start QTing your first fish.