Girlingtonblue
New member
Hi, just starting out with help of local fish store. I've also read some things and information is contradicted.
I have 15 gal cubey by jbj. This unit has no fan
I've started with live rock and live sand and added bacteria packet. I have blocked light through glass and no lights on and letting it cycle. It has not bloomed yet but water is crystal clear. I'm waiting for testing supplies to check parameters. Temp steady at 80.6 without lights on.
Question is if this is okay way to cycle without the lights? I read this in several sources.
Also, I had thought of adding air stone for increase oxygenation, but I'm thinking perhaps not something to do because of ammonia levels. What are thoughts on this? Thanks!!
I have 15 gal cubey by jbj. This unit has no fan
I've started with live rock and live sand and added bacteria packet. I have blocked light through glass and no lights on and letting it cycle. It has not bloomed yet but water is crystal clear. I'm waiting for testing supplies to check parameters. Temp steady at 80.6 without lights on.
Question is if this is okay way to cycle without the lights? I read this in several sources.
Also, I had thought of adding air stone for increase oxygenation, but I'm thinking perhaps not something to do because of ammonia levels. What are thoughts on this? Thanks!!