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  1. Mike
    June 7th, 2008 11:45 PM
    Mike
    yeah, thats normal. New tanks will go through it. Try to use Reverse Osmosis or even better, RO/DI water for the tank and use a protein skimmer to help extract nutrients that would otherwise fuel the algae growth.
  2. Mike
    May 27th, 2008 02:02 AM
    Mike
    Depends... if you keep the fish in there while your cycling you'll need to do partial water changes daily perhaps (depends on test kit readings), to keep the ammonia and nitrite levels down. This will keep the fish alive but ultimately prolong the cycling of the tank. If you cycle with live rock only and no fish, you don't need to do a water change until after the cycle has completed and this is assuming you get enough rock to handle the future bioload. Water changes will be dictated by the stocking levels. Stocky heavy and you can expect to do larger and more frequent partial water changes. Stock lightly and do less water changes.
  3. Raf
    May 27th, 2008 01:50 AM
    Raf
    How long should I wait to do my first water change and what % for a 125 gal and how often? Thanks
  4. Mike
    May 27th, 2008 01:45 AM
    Mike
    Because the ammonia and nitrites (as the tank cycles) will be harmful to the fish, if they even make it at all through the cycle. It's not necessary to expose them if you're going to be using live rock anyway. Let the live rock cycle the tank.
  5. Raf
    May 26th, 2008 03:45 PM
    Raf
    I also have a sump/overflow system.
  6. Raf
    May 26th, 2008 03:40 PM
    Raf
    I do have a protein skimmer. Why is it bad to have these fish in here?
  7. Mike
    May 26th, 2008 03:16 PM
    Mike
    Hi - you'll need way more live rock to handle the bio load in the tank... Get the trigger and damsels out of the tank while cycling. Once the live rock has cured the cycle should be finished, may take a couple of weeks. 1 pound per gallon (or 2 pounds per gallon) should be a good amount of rock to handle the eventual bio-load of the tank. Look into getting a protein skimmer too.

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  • About Raf
    Location
    Rio Vista
    Interests
    Working on Wind Turbines
    Occupation
    V90 WInd Turbine Tech.
    Gender
    Male
    Nickname
    Raf
    Gallery
    Yes
    Country Flag
    usa
    Do you know about the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle?
    Yes
    Aquarium Size
    125 Gal.
    Aquarium Type
    Saltwater Fish Only
    Fish, Plants, Inverts, etc.
    Live Rock for now
    Aquarium Age
    21 days
    Ammonia
    0.50
    Nitrite
    0.5
    Nitrate
    20
    Temperature
    78-80 F
    pH
    7.6
    Skimmer
    Yes
    Aquarium Filter Type
    SUMP
    Live Rock Amount
    11 Ibs.
    Salinity or Specific Gravity
    1.022

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