Quote Originally Posted by bstreep View Post
Well, since your ammonia must first spike before it's reduced to nitrite then nitrate... An ammonia kit is kind of important.

Now, I WILL grant you that it is possible - although not likely - that your well established rock could keep your tank from cycling. Since you apparently have an algae bloom, I'd guess that you have some of the aging process going on.

Just, please, take it slow...

yes, most of my rock has lots of brown hair algae along with some green over top of it. about 2/3 were established for 4yrs plus

Justin