Originally Posted by Ramsey
I have a ? When a tank is cycling do live sand turn its color to a tan color and start to grow algea. And also when should I add live rock plus that also brings up a another ? If the lr is cured do I add it after or befor the cycle.
Your probably starting to get a diatom algae bloom. Dont worry its common in new tanks and it will go away on its own. Now is the time to add the LR. Cured or uncured doesnt matter. Just check your levels cuz if your in the middle of your cycle it may kickstart another cycle.
