Hondatek
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Won't really make much of a difference . It is up to you really.
Hang in there Red, it will happen. I'm sure you know the drill by now, patience is key. In a month we'll be discussing your newest fish most likely. LOL
That seems like an unusually long time to get any real ammonia, but that might be screwed up because of the bacteria in the bottle thing you added. I've had great luck cycling with pure ammonia though, that way you get immediate gratification as far as ammonia levels. lol
No rambling, youre good. lol The salt mixing method is just fine, I always add my salt to a new tank after the water is in and sometimes adjust it. You have an ro/di right? You can calibrate it pretty well using that water, the refractometer that is.
Hi! I just got my Coralife Biocube 29g on Christmas, and have not removed it from the box yet. I plan to when I come back from vacation sometime in January. I like how your tank's coming along! This will be my first tank, and saltwater, too. Sorry to sound a bit pushy, but do you have any tips? ;D
To my knowledge, corals do not help water quality. I can see how someone may think that though since freshwater plants help keep water clean.