Hi, I'm a newbie to marine and has decided to start a 3ft by 1.5ft x 1.5ft with internal overflow. After reading most of your advices to many junior reefers, I've decided to seek your advice too. Below are some of my doubts that requires your expertise advice.
1) Upon dosing bacteria and prawn for cycling process, may I drop a fish or shrimp after 02 weeks if all parameters readings are ok? Subsequently, may I drop another 02 weeks later...
2) During cycling, is it ok to turn on actinic light only to cultivate coraline algae?
3) To effectively remove nitrate, shall I plant mangroves or use a de-nitrator?
4) During 5%-10% water change, shall I replace cotton filters in the sump to new ones?
5) Should I place coral chips or live rocks in the sump? If mangroves are planted, should I install lighting for the plants?
6) What kind and where to buy mangrove plants?
Thank you.
William.
