Originally Posted by ram36
I just purchased a 24 gal JBJ Nano Cube. I was told by my fish store to get 40 lbs of live sand and because of my budget i only have 12 lbs of cured live rock. I plan on buying 12 more lbs to equal 24 lbs of LR. Im a little confused on how long my lights should run during this cycle process. Im also confused on how to tell were the water evaporation will come from. will i notice it in the back filter location or in the main tank. How often should i do water changes? i was told once a month.Also I just have equipment that I mentioned above, what other products are a necesity to maintain this tank.please help me with additional info. thanks
Congradulations on your purchase...... I have the same setup!!!!! As for LR the more you put in there the better...... up to about 2 LBS Per G! I ran my lighting for only 8 hours a day, just long enough for me to watch my rock........ But belive me ... it is ALIVE!!!!!! The hood has alot of holes and stuff..... But when I had my hood and kept it at 76 degrees, I had about a cup of evap every 2 days.... now I have my hood off and my temp is still 76 degrees and I have 3 cups a day!!!!!! You will notice evap. in both locations...... it will effect both sides....... Once you have Cycled and you are about a week after your levels are great, you cold do Weekly 10% water changes..... or biweekly 20% water changes..... As long as you got your heater also, you should be set.... you have a good set up!!!!
