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11/07/2012, 11:39 PM
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16gal Nuvo Cycle w/ sand
So I am restarting up my Nuvo 16gal. I have just some live sand in the bottom and added the water (Reef Crystals with steam distilled used).
I am just going to let it cycle this way. I have NOTHING in the filter media baskets. I will add Chemi-Pure Plus and a sponge to remove debris eventually......its just on order. Any other feedback of things I should do now? Im holding off on LiveRock I think till I get a cycle
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11/08/2012, 01:08 AM
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Ditch the chemi-pure, unless you absolutely need it and even in that case fix the cause of why you would need it instead of using it.
I personally would get the LR as soon as you can as adding it after the cycle has completed could potentially start another cycle.
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><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es |
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11/08/2012, 11:07 AM
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So out nothing in filter except the macroalge once cycle is done? Also if i just get a few hunks of live rock now will that be ok? Not 100% on design layout yet.
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Kyle 24gal NanoCube Dx 150w SubSod w/ 12 Lunar Lights AquaC Remora Nano Skimmer Maxi Jet 900 on filter Small powerhead in tank 15 lbs sand 18 lbs live rock ---Starting up a new 60gal. Current Tank Info: 16gal Nuvo by Innovative Marine |
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11/08/2012, 04:28 PM
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Life and Reef Saver
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yes macro and a filter sponge will be plenty in the filter.
A few pieces of LR will help seed the system, though instead of adding my LR when you get your layout figured out just use base rock so you won't have to worry about curing the additional LR. Sent from my future self.
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11/08/2012, 07:57 PM
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So make most of the formation from base rock and just use a few LR pieces to seed it the tank start up?
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