I just started a 125 gallon salt water reef tank on Oct 8th. I have completed one week of cycling which included two jumbo raw shrimps. I have two wave makers, 30 gallon Emerale sump, and very good Hydra LED lighting. I have very good flow in the tank. The lights are turned off and heater is around 80F. After one week the shrimp is almost dissolved. I have about 30 pounds of live rock. After Day 4 I have not noticed an ammonia spike or nitrite increase. They are both at 0ppm. I may have missed in between Day 0 and 4. I have noticed a Nitrate increase of 10ppm. pH is at 8 and salinity is at 1.025.
Is everything progressing well in the cycling stage? The water is nice and clear. I plan to do a water change in the next few days. Any suggestions on the next step.
Is everything progressing well in the cycling stage? The water is nice and clear. I plan to do a water change in the next few days. Any suggestions on the next step.