Let me start by saying what a great site this is! :thumbsup: Lots of useful info. I've read just about every topic and have yet to find any info about doing water changes during the cycle. I don't have a test kit yet(the boss hasn't released the funds
). But I do know that the amonia was pretty high last week and I have had the tank for going on my second week. The gravity is fine, temp is fine, alge is growing on the LR, LS, and on the filter intake. Also, maybe it is my paranoia but I think the LR is getting smaller and the holes within it are getting larger?!?
Should I do a water change?
Should I know my exact paramaters before doing a water change?
Should I continue to be patient?
Should I use amonia detox and pro buffer?
Oh, I have:
8# LR
2 bags of Araga-life LS (#?)
2 Turbo snails
2 little crabs
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Thanks for all your help!
-Ryan
