Just checking in. My cycle is complete but I still haven't added fish yet. I'm waiting on my CUC to get here next week before adding anything else. I've noticed a few brownish spots on rocks and sand. I'm assuming this is some sort of algae bloom, and if I remember right this is common after the cycle isn't it? I've been running my lights for a week now. 10 hours actinic, 8 hours regular. The actinics come on an hour before and stay on an hour later. Anything I should change?
To be honest I haven't posted one because I am 100% not satisfied with my rockscaping. It drives me absolutely crazy and i'm afraid i'm going to mess with them so much i'll fumble one and crack the class. BUT I will swallow my pride and post one after work today. I have about 60 pounds in there right now and am aware I need another 20-40 pounds. I believe most people recommend 2 pounds per gallon and right now i'm only about 1.3 pounds per gallon.
I would actually use zip ties, that way you can change the rock work if you ever decide you dont like it. But a more permeant method is to use epoxy and superglue. Silicon wont cure fast enough be useful.