russell.gasper
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I have just installed my 55 gallon tank, and filled it with freshwater to test for leaks etc. I had no leaks, skimmer (Aquac remora) Filer (Eheim pro2) powerhead (Maxijet 1200) worked OK so I have drained out fresh water.
My tank will have FOWLR, I am buying the live rock cured (20Kg). I am using a crushed coral subtrate (25KG), bio filtering will be by LR and also a Eheim pro 2, which will also have carbon.
I am a bit confused the order in which I should cycle the tank. I will have to mix the water and salt in the tank as I don't have a mixing vat large enough. When should I add the CC & cured LR? If I add the live rock before the tank is cycled, will the Ammonia & Nitrite kill everything on the rock? I have got some Sera maturation fluid to start the tank cycling, should I add the LR & CC after the tank has cycled?.... or after I have added the salt to the freshwater and then add the maturation fluid?
Please help as I am very confused!!
My tank will have FOWLR, I am buying the live rock cured (20Kg). I am using a crushed coral subtrate (25KG), bio filtering will be by LR and also a Eheim pro 2, which will also have carbon.
I am a bit confused the order in which I should cycle the tank. I will have to mix the water and salt in the tank as I don't have a mixing vat large enough. When should I add the CC & cured LR? If I add the live rock before the tank is cycled, will the Ammonia & Nitrite kill everything on the rock? I have got some Sera maturation fluid to start the tank cycling, should I add the LR & CC after the tank has cycled?.... or after I have added the salt to the freshwater and then add the maturation fluid?
Please help as I am very confused!!