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**jehudson** · Tue, 29th Jan 2008, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by erikharrison

I think that's for premixed saltwater too, isn't it?

I think that was 1.00/gal (same disclaimer as above). Not bad, though.

**RedDragon** · Tue, 29th Jan 2008, 08:25 PM

welcome to MAAST I know this place sure did help me out alot when I first started and still dose....have fun in this new to you hobby....

**atxchris1234** · Wed, 30th Jan 2008, 11:20 AM

Thanks for the hospitality, great forum.

So, I went over to River City Aquatics after work yesterday and picked up my first live rock. Needless to say I was very excited to finally get it setup in my tank (its finally coming together). The rock that I got was fully cured according to the nice and patient woman that helped me. In addition to purchasing some rock I also got some reef buffer as well.

After adding the rock I let it sit overnight, woke up this morning, checked ph and kh (still low) and added some reef buffer. Then checked my levels.

Temp 77
KH -9-10
ph 8.6
ammonia - 0
CO2 - 0,6
Salt levels - perfect

Probablly important to note that my levels were checked immediately after adding the buffer, therefore the validity of these numbers is likely questionable at best. I will check them again at lunch.
There is some die off on one of the rocks that had purple stuff growing on it, but the other rocks not only had nothing growing on them, but they all appear to be clean.

My questions for today are,

1.) If I wanted to add more live rock (she said I could add 10lbs more and I was at my limit) would this ultimately set me back in the cycling process by producing a whole new set of ammonia?

Currently my ammonia is at 0. I would assume this is because 1.) my rock is cured 2.) My rock has just been introduced 12 hours ago.

2.) Is there a chance that because my rock is cured that my ammonia ****e will not happen? Or if it does, that it will be brief? If so, would I then introduce hardy fish as a way to build ammonia and get the cycle going?

Thanks again maast and maast users!

**jehudson** · Wed, 30th Jan 2008, 01:39 PM

If so, would I then introduce hardy fish as a way to build ammonia and get the cycle going?

When you introduce a fish ... don't start with Damsels. IMO you will regret it later. They are territorial and mean.

**MissT** · Wed, 30th Jan 2008, 01:47 PM

the liverock will cycle the tank for you. You shouldn't notice a sp ike in the water params once you get the rock fully cured in you system and start adding fish.
I don't think it can be stressed enough though, to TAKE YOUR TIME, you'll be glad you did in the end.
Good Luck!

erikharrison · Wed, 30th Jan 2008, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by MissT