What paraphernalia are you going with this time?
I missed this originally bud, sorry.
I want the most diverse bacteria balance i can possibly manage durring cycle. So im going in heavy on the bacteria in a bottle(biab). And due to the concept that each manufacturer mpst likely has their own "diversity balance" recipe thats unique. So im going use a combination of 3 or 4 different B.i.a.B.'s.
Currently leaning towards...
Dr Tims
Seachem
Brightwell
Zeovit
Fritz
Hopefully over the 5 or 6 months, a bacteria lab test sample will give me an idea as to whether or not i presumed correct.
CYCLE
The goal is to try to cycle as close to natural as possible. Due to the fact ive got 5 months and no rush, ill start with the raw shrimp.
Once i hit the first decline in ammonia, im going to begin a Live Phyto and Pod dosing schedule. I really dont want to culture my own, but maybe this time of solitude is the perfect time to take on a new project.
At the first sign of an ugly in the brute, im going to introduce 2 mexican turbos, and a mix of small-specie snails only. Ceryths, trochus, not sure yet. I am skipping hermit crabs in the build. They are cute and all, but the snails should manage the rock work without issue through the second half of the cycling, and provide enough ammonia to sustain what i need. I will also get a peace of mind on guaranteed fallow for the inverts through the last 90 days of the cycle before going live.
