Ok, you are never to use the ammonia chips in a saltwater tank from everything I have read. Now here is some info:
For cycling I would just let it cycle with the uncured Liverock and it will take anywhere from 4 - 8 weeks to properly cycle. While you are cycling I would run your filter with polyfilter material and carbon. During this time is a great time to do your research on water perameters, fish compatability, corals and there needs etc. Do your research it's the most important aspect to this hobby, going slow, and patience as well. Don't rush it, you will have more success with your tank by doing your research and going slow. Don't add any living creature until the cycle is 100% over. Test your water and keep a log of your readings so you know for sure. After cycling the tank then you can add a clean up crew of snails, hermits. Then add fish, but never add more than one at a time...make sure you add the fish with a week or two in between. A new tank isn't stable and can't handle a bioload so it's better to go slow. Then with time start adding corals.
I have crushed coral for the substrate...is yours a larger grain? If so I will advise you now, make sure you vacuum it when you do water changes, this eliminates detritus buildup and will help keep your nitrates in check. Don't do water changes during cycling, this will just cause another cycle to start. I am refering to your future maintenance. Also I would advise in you getting a skimmer, lighting if you plan on a reef tank. Your cycle will not be over in a week try 4-8weeks. Please update your signature with your tank size and equipment, this helps us, help you. _________ 20g
25lbs LR
1 hydor koralia
rio nano skimmer FISH: blk/white clown, damsel, yellow watchman goby CORAL: grn open brain, acan, torch, rics, toadstool, zoo's
INVERT:[/u] hermits, nassarius, astrea, turbo's, nerites, crocea clam
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