New tank is cycling - When to start the Refugium?

[CasperOe]

Hi Reefers,

So; the new tank is cycling using the Dr. Tims method. I am currently on day four; no rush- all good come to those who waits yeah?

I am however wondering when would be the best time to start the refugium by introducing macro algae in to the system?

I will be introducing the first two fish (my trusted old clowns) once the tank is cycled.

Cheers!

 

[Dreminon]

following along.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I'd think starting a refugium would be fine once you have detectable phosphates and nitrates.

 

[CasperOe]

I'd think starting a refugium would be fine once you have detectable phosphates and nitrates.

Thank you, I will continue to monitor I will start checking for phosphates once the first set of fish are in the tank and sources of nutrients are added

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Thank you, I will continue to monitor I will start checking for phosphates once the first set of fish are in the tank and sources of nutrients are added

No problem. You should be able to start it once the tank is cycled. I'd do it either just before or at the same time fish are added.

 

[CasperOe]

No problem. You should be able to start it once the tank is cycled. I'd do it either just before or at the same time fish are added.

Thanks Better start sourcing some algae then, shame we don’t have an Algaebarn over here

 

[Lavey29]

Probably 4 to 6 months. Starting early will most likely result in macro algae failure. You need fish and nutrient levels to export.