arrrgh too much information!

[sheamurai]

Couple questions to clarify cycling - I've read that the tank should be dark for the first weekish - does this mean black out, or just lights off? And how long does it take generally to get ammonia readings?

[sheamurai]

SO EXCITED!!!
haven't added anything yet as I haven't done a water change to reduce nitrates (water is mixed and sitting for tomorrow) BUT

I saw my first creepy crawlie wandering on a rock today!
Signs of Life!
MY TANK LIVES!!!!


I was starting to think I had somehow killed my live rock...

[sheamurai]

Sigh.
My first wave of diatoms has arrived.
Oh, joy.

[sheamurai]

I have ordered some of the new TBPC filter media to give it a try. I am hoping it will suck up the nitrates, which is what it is touted for being able to do, among other things...we'll see how it goes.

[christyf5]

Whats TBPC?

[sheamurai]

tri-based pelletized carbon. Not sure about it as it may just be hype, but I thought it interesting enough to order some. Its at Windsor at the moment waiting to get thru customs...