cycle stalling

[sergifed91]

Nope, you didn't call them coral. You referred to them as frags which is normally applied to coral. Bad assumption on my part.

would adding more bacteria help until I get live plants?

 

[Brew12]

would adding more bacteria help until I get live plants?

I wouldn't bother. Your cycle seems to be going just fine. You just need the nitrite processing bacteria to catch up with the ammonia processing ones.

 

[EmptyWallet]

I wouldn't get plants or corals yet. Once the cycle stops, the 'algae cycle' begins starting with diatoms that might cover everything (I was cleaning my chaeto ball daily it was a real pain). Check out the article on this site 'ultimate guide to starting a saltwater tank' or name to that effect which is a must read

 

[EmptyWallet]

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.84/

 

[sergifed91]

can I top off my tank for evaporation during the cycling process?

 

[EmptyWallet]

Absolutely!

 

[Hot2na]

try increasing your flow.

 

[sergifed91]

try increasing your flow.

I bought a wave maker to see what that gets me. Now I have a HOB filter, wave maker and power head. and an air pump. still looking into a skimmer. Might have to make a DIY surface skimmer temporarily until I decide on a skimmer.