I have a 75 gal tank with in sump wet/dry filter. I put 100 lbs. of CaribSea
live sand in with appx 50 lbs of base rock and 40 lbs of dead "live rock".
It has been running about 6 days and Ph is 7.5, Ammonia is 4.0, Nitrite is
about .50 and nitrates are 0. LFS said all the sand is probably dead since I haven't had anything in tank to feed bacteria. Suggested I put in fish food to accomplish this. Is this right? I've been reading a lot the last month or so and have only learned enough to be thoroughly confused. I would appreciate any help. My question is, what now?
live sand in with appx 50 lbs of base rock and 40 lbs of dead "live rock".
It has been running about 6 days and Ph is 7.5, Ammonia is 4.0, Nitrite is
about .50 and nitrates are 0. LFS said all the sand is probably dead since I haven't had anything in tank to feed bacteria. Suggested I put in fish food to accomplish this. Is this right? I've been reading a lot the last month or so and have only learned enough to be thoroughly confused. I would appreciate any help. My question is, what now?