cycle complete
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, 12-21-2012 at 07:38 PM (4308 Views)
Well after 4-5 weeks my cycle is complete
The two table shrimp are pretty much gone, ammonia is 0, nitrite is 0, and nitrates are between 0 and 5 ppm.. Temp is 77-78 degrees, salinity is right on the mark. Calcium seemed high at like 480-500 but it was my first test and not sure if i did it right.
Did a 5 gallon water change today.
But im concerned as I havent seen any algae or diatom blooms.....i have read many start up threads with these and im wondering if i just got lucky or if something is wrong.
My cheato in the sump seems to be growing..
So is it time for some shrimp and snails or should I still wait until I have algae or something? Im afraid there isnt enough for the CUC to eat... Any thoughts?