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Quick overview, 40b with 20L sump; set up with live sand and 35# of live rock.
Set up tank on Wednesday 9/27 - using SeaChem Stability. Following Stability dosing instructions for first 5 days.
Test results with API SW Master
Days 1-4: Ammmonia, Nitrite, Nitrates all 0
Day 5: No test
Day 6: Ammonia, Nitrite 0; Nitrates 10ppm
I followed LFS guidance on using Stability and now after reading more wish I had not. I don't want an inadequate cycle but not sure the best way to proceed.
My questions are:
1) Should I stop Stability and proceed with fish food method for cycling?
2) Continue with Stability for next 2 days and keep an eye on it?
Regardless, I will not be adding anything soon and I will continue to monitor to see how the cycle balances out.
Just a twisted half and rushed cycle compared to a more typical 2-4 weeks.
Thanks in advance!
Quick overview, 40b with 20L sump; set up with live sand and 35# of live rock.
Set up tank on Wednesday 9/27 - using SeaChem Stability. Following Stability dosing instructions for first 5 days.
Test results with API SW Master
Days 1-4: Ammmonia, Nitrite, Nitrates all 0
Day 5: No test
Day 6: Ammonia, Nitrite 0; Nitrates 10ppm
I followed LFS guidance on using Stability and now after reading more wish I had not. I don't want an inadequate cycle but not sure the best way to proceed.
My questions are:
1) Should I stop Stability and proceed with fish food method for cycling?
2) Continue with Stability for next 2 days and keep an eye on it?
Regardless, I will not be adding anything soon and I will continue to monitor to see how the cycle balances out.
Just a twisted half and rushed cycle compared to a more typical 2-4 weeks.
Thanks in advance!