New tank setup

[dawgface]

Alright so I finally loaded the 180 with rock (250lbs live) and added water. Couple of preference questions.

First off, what is the census on first water change? How much and how many weeks in?

When to add UV?

 

[dawgface]

I do weekly 20% water changes. Worked great on my 72, never needed to supplement anything. I plan on the same with this setup.

 

[dawgface]

Cured.

 

[seth the wine guy]

I just finished cycling mine. I waited until all Ammonia and Nitrites were at 0 and all converted to Nitrates. Then I did a huge water change. High nitrates and phosphates will just give the algae fuel. I made the mistake of not quickly doing a water change and had a hair algae explosion almost over night.
But then again, I accelerated things by adding pure Ammonia to the system instead of a gradual ramp up.
My ammonia hit zero first then a couple days later is when the Nitrites hit zero. I think if you keep an eye on those you will know when to water change.
Oh, and I flipped the UV on once the algae started.