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[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I wouldn't bother changing water until the cycle is done.

 

[Tim sullivan]

Sweet thankyou

 

[Tim sullivan]

Ammonia is 0 high nitrite and nitrate, do I need to add anything or bacteria take care of everything?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Nitrite is not really very important in a marine system, but I'd wait for it to decline and natural bacteria alone will normally be able to do the job.

 

[twilliard]

No you don't have to change water. Let it simmer and the bacteria will do it's job.
When the nitrites read zero then clean her up and enjoy your tank
Good light fixture choice and looks sleek on your tank!

 

[DeniseAndy]

Nope. I never do during a cycle. You need to build the bacteria using the yuck in the water. Once ammonia is 0, then nitrites is 0 then nitrate is 0 you are all set. Well, to start very slowly that is.

 

[Tim sullivan]

Thank yall for all of the advice I'll that it to heart. This my first sw tank