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Unread 01/09/2014, 07:39 PM   #24
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It will settle on it's own, but I usually run floss in a filter and a filter sock (in sump) for a day or two. Usually crystal clear in 24-48 hours. If your rock is live, your cycle is already starting as things die off and are broken down by bacteria. You should start testing for ammonia in a day or two. It will go up and gradually go back down to zero. As it falls, start testing for nitrites. It will rise and eventually peak just like ammonia. When it, and ammonia, are at zero you're done and can start thinking about your first animal(s). You can speed things up a little with something like BIO-Spira or Fritz Zyme 9. With these products, you need to test every day due to the speed at which ammonia and nitrites will rise and fall (usually in a few days). The skimmer must be turned off for four days after adding bacteria.


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