Jonathan G.
Aquarium Advice Freak
K i added my first batch of live rock to my tank, 17 pounds consisting of 3 good quality rocks. Now i just sit back and wait i know that part, but if someone can refresh my memory on what i need to do during cycling it will help me out a lot. first you see ur ammonia spike then your nitrite right? then not till they spike do you see nitrates? When should i do my firsty water change? should i still add pH buffer if my pH isn't right or just let it ride? also would it matter if put the rocks in front of a powerhead cause i built a nice cave and have the powerhead blowing through the cave. and another quick unrelated question... with my return spout should i have it pointed towards the surface to ripple the water or just have the spout pointing in the water with no rippling on the surface?