Hi Guys,
I bought 4 feet by 2 feet tank from waterbox and at this point ready. I need some help in deciding "to start or to wait".
Since I am starting with dry rock (carib sea liferock) and bare bottom I wanted to start the cycling process. I know it will take some time to stabilitize as I am in no rush. However, I do have long trip for 35 days during holidays. So I am left with following options.
If I do connect the system would what should be my constant source of Ammonia ? I will add benifical bacetria to kick start the nitrogen cycle (Biospiral).
At this point should I connect my protein skimmer or run it open so that it adds oxygen but does not skim out good bacteria.
- Start the tank when I am back in Jan 2020
- Start the tank and dont connect the overflow. Bascially, top section only with auto top off connected. I can move my marine pure (bio media) in the display area along with liferock.
- Plumb the whole system and don't worry about it.
Please note that I can ask my friend to top off Auto Top of reservious but beyond that they are noob (And don't want to take a chance with skimmer and water changes)
I bought 4 feet by 2 feet tank from waterbox and at this point ready. I need some help in deciding "to start or to wait".
Since I am starting with dry rock (carib sea liferock) and bare bottom I wanted to start the cycling process. I know it will take some time to stabilitize as I am in no rush. However, I do have long trip for 35 days during holidays. So I am left with following options.
If I do connect the system would what should be my constant source of Ammonia ? I will add benifical bacetria to kick start the nitrogen cycle (Biospiral).
At this point should I connect my protein skimmer or run it open so that it adds oxygen but does not skim out good bacteria.
- Start the tank when I am back in Jan 2020
- Start the tank and dont connect the overflow. Bascially, top section only with auto top off connected. I can move my marine pure (bio media) in the display area along with liferock.
- Plumb the whole system and don't worry about it.
Please note that I can ask my friend to top off Auto Top of reservious but beyond that they are noob (And don't want to take a chance with skimmer and water changes)