Hi bros,
I'm veerry new to marine hobby, and I've got a really small tank. It's about 1.2 ft * 1.2 ft * 1 ft, with a filtration system behind it. All in one tank, with cover and light. The only thing I DIY-ed was the 4 small fans on the cover to do a push-pull configuration.
It's now pretty constant at 27-28 degree C.
Only things inside are LR (about 2 kg worth).
anyway, I'm at my late 3rd week in the cycling period, and ammonia levels is zero, while Nitrite (NO2) is still present (haven't checked today). But I read from the web, that after my NO2 is zero, I have to do a COMPLETE water change. Is this true???
How different is this from changing it before?
I mean, in the beginning, I bought water from the LFS, and the LR as well. Then things started dying. All the bristleworms, de crabs, and de snails (came with the LRs) were dead within the first week. But bacteria should be present on the rock, right? so why now, I change de water, a COMPLETE one, and expect things to be okay.
The website is:
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/beginners.../a/aa061703.htm
and I quote:
"Perform a Water Change
After the ammonia and nitrite levels drop to zero, as soon as possible or at least within 5 days, perform a complete water change. "
Should I or should I just do a 40% change?
Please help. Any advice from the experts here??? Coz I don't feel like cycling for ANOTHER month... cannot tahan oredi... backside itchy want to buy fish...