e-bone1019
New Member
I recently set up a new 90gal reef tank with live rock and sand. The tank was set up in July, live rock was added but was uncured so it took a while to cycle, about a month. In August, the tank appeared to be ready for a clean-up crew. (Nitrites, Nitrates and Amonia levels good) The crew has been in the tank for around a month now and the tank is in the process of another cycle. My question is, how long can i expect for this cycle to last before the water clears up and I am ready to add a fish or two. I understand that i changed the bioload when i added my 55-100 gal crew (aproximately 75 new creatures) but how long will i have to put up with cloudy water. I perform weekly water changes and I have a phosphate reactor and protein skimmer working my 25 gal sump. Also, maybe it's a stupid question, but do i have to feed the cleanup crew, they seem prety happy suckin the scum off the rocks and glass.