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Hey everyone. I'm on day 6 after adding sand (see subject line for brand) to my new 55 gallon set up. pH is 8.1, salinity 33ppt, and temp maintaining at 77-78F. All lights are off, water is aerated with an air stone, in-tank circulation pump and external SunSun canister filter are running. I've been adding some frozen brine shrimp about every other day, so ammonia has been creeping up, currently at ~0.50. However, I still haven't got any nitrites (and subsequently haven't bothered to waste reagents on testing nitrate).
How long does it typically take for the bacteria to come out of dormancy for this sand? I expected to see at least some nitrites by now. Possibly because ammonia hasn't spiked yet?
Thanks!
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How long does it typically take for the bacteria to come out of dormancy for this sand? I expected to see at least some nitrites by now. Possibly because ammonia hasn't spiked yet?
Thanks!
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