So after a move I am starting my tank up again.
I used dry rock except I took 2 wet live rocks from my buddies tank to help with they cycling process.
Question is if I cycle with the lights off will it kill all of the algae on the live rock I have and add ammonia readings to the system?
Will the algae be fine with lights off for about a week or so?
Should I just cycle with the lights on and battle the algae as it comes?
I have some pods and a couple bottles of coralline algae on the way from Algae Barn to try and give it a head start ahead of the diatoms.
Appreciate any help.
I used dry rock except I took 2 wet live rocks from my buddies tank to help with they cycling process.
Question is if I cycle with the lights off will it kill all of the algae on the live rock I have and add ammonia readings to the system?
Will the algae be fine with lights off for about a week or so?
Should I just cycle with the lights on and battle the algae as it comes?
I have some pods and a couple bottles of coralline algae on the way from Algae Barn to try and give it a head start ahead of the diatoms.
Appreciate any help.
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