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1. If cured live rocks are introduced on day 1, the 4-week curing
cycle can be shortened to just a few days (until ammonia
and nitrite levels are no longer detectable).
2. Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate should be tested on a regular
basis during the cycle period - every 2 days in the first week
and at the end of each subsequent week. Special attention
should be paid to ammonia and nitrite peaks in order to
monitor cycle progression.
3. Algae blooms are a good sign in the cycling procedure and
the maturation of the tank. From day 3-4 post set-up, the
brown algae will start to cover the aquarium glass and rocks,
followed by the red cyano-bacteria and sometimes green
filamentous algae. These should disappear naturally during
week 4 with the help of the cleaning crew.
4. Stock with fish only after testing water parameters (salinity,
pH, ammonia, nitrite, alkalinity and calcium). During week 3
you can add two small damselfish. The next fish should be
added at the end of week 4.
5. Stock with corals only after testing water parameters. Ammonia
and nitrite levels should be 0, Phosphate 0-5ppm, pH 8.2-
8.4, alkalinity 2.5-4 meq/l and calcium 400-450.
You can download the above chart in PDF format from
redseamax.com under support > downloads.
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