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Thanks for the advice, danbstrong and Beengirl! Will do and keep you updated!

You're right! And it seems the author hasn't replied for a while

Did a PWC yesterday. Tested afterwards, and Nitrates are spiking, which could mean that some more bacteria have established, since I am getting nitrogen at the end of the cycle. Tested RODI water and levels are 0, so whatever nitrates I'm having must come from the tank. Will feed a little bit...

Looks good. From what I read Bio Chem Zorb actually does contain AC, as well as Zeolite and some other resin. ¿Have you replaced it recently? I don't know what else to suggest. Maybe the pros have some better ideas. ¿Do you know what's causing the oily film?

I once had the same problem, and I solved it by filtrating water with new activated carbon (AC). IMHO for this oily film you're going to need a mechanical and chemical filtration, even though I consider activated carbon a passive chemical filtration.

Amazon sells the API test kit for $28 bucks, im shure you can find it cheaper somewhere. Amazon.com: API Freshwater Master Test Kit: Pet Supplies It's worth the investment though.

I would try adding some AC to whatever filtration / skimming method you implement. And using gloves.

I would like to add that keeping temperature higher will help bacteria to multiply faster, even though if you're planning on planting the tank beforehand, this may be counterproductive. Also, I wouldn't reccomend using urine for cycling if the urine donor is taking any meds, since urine is one...

Ok so one of the cucumbers has decided to come out and play: here is a pic. There is another one with long red tentacles, but he's still hiding.

That was what i was wondering, it's no easy thing to keep algae in its place unless it grows real slowly. Thanks for the info

I really like that bright green algae! What kind is it? Congratulations!

Update 01-01 Here are the pictures: In the first one you can see Ray, my fish. On the background, in between the dead coral and the LR there's Pedro, the crab (gray spot). He changed skin and stayed there for more than two days, until I thought he was dead (he shed his colored skin, so I...