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Red Sea MAX
Quick reference setup chart
The following is a step-by-step guide designed to help you keep
track of the various stages involved in setting up, cycling and
monitoring your MAX in the first three critical months of aquarium
operation. Each stage is explained elsewhere in this manual.
Cycle period
Assemble the MAX
Test equipment
Add substrate
Test pH & alkalinity
Add live rocks
Cure live rocks
(1)
Test Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrate
(2)
Test calcium & phosphate
Algae bloom
(3)
Stock with fish
(4)
Change water
Stock with corals
(5)
Feed invertebrates
Clean mechanical filter
Change carbon
Fill tank with water & mix salt
Test salinity & temperature
Stock with "cleaning crew
(4)
day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 day 7
Week 1
Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Month 2 Month 3