my filter should do 10 times the gallons that the filter is rated for

[Karlos69]

How would xenia crash a system ive never read that?

 

[austinsdad]

Google it. It happens. Did to me.

 

[louie4979]

I'm going to get started on my tank on Wednesday. I bought already mixed water with 50 pounds of live rock and 60 pounds of live sand. Will the sand and rock make enough ammonia to start the cycle of my tank or do I need fish?

 

[austinsdad]

Depends on the rock. Check out our articles section on fishless cycling.