The Ugly Stage on Rocks has arrived and keeps getting uglier daily. Hoping it doesn't get too ugly and passes in a reasonable time. I assume adding snails and sand-sifting critters is a bit too early. I'm not sure. Best to keep hands out and let the tank ride a few weeks.
NO3 has nicely dropped to 30 mg/l and P04 is down to 0.20 ppm.
Last Photo (above) was Dec 28th.
The Tank & Rocks have now aged 2 full months. Nitrates Holding at 25 mg/l, Phosphate a bit up at 0.35 ppm.
Cyano showing up more as expected....however I do see Spots of Purple Coraline showing up on all the rocks.
No sign of any pests coming back