Nitrates spike but no algae blooms??

[CFQTPye]

Morning all!

So I used live rock, live sand i'm at day 5 of cycling and have already seen a nitrates spike (yesterday) up to 20 so far. I haven't taken measurements yet today. But I don't see an algae bloom... is this ok or am I doing something wrong?

Salinity 1.026
Nitrate 20
Ammonia 0.1
Nitrite .1 so far
Alkalinity 8.4

 

[Acro]

Don't worry algae is sure to come! Lol

Do you run lights or no

 

[CFQTPye]

Yes I am running my lights.

 

[fishroomlady]

an algae bloom isn't necessarily a required component of a cycle.....as acros said, it will come eventually your levels determine whether you've cycled or not

 

[CFQTPye]

after a complete cycle do I meed algae before adding anything to my tank?

 

[fishroomlady]

I would say a little algae would be important to have for a CUC....for fish, no algae is needed before adding.....

 

[Reefing Madness]

You won't necessarily see an algae bloom, but diatoms are normal in a new tank.

 

[CFQTPye]

Any suggestions in a clean up crew should algae come up? I'm looking to create a peaceful tank so my thoughts were a Tuxedo Urchin, Electric Bleu :eg Hermit Crab and some Scarlett shrimp. Any other suggestions?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Hermit Crabs will eat anything, if there is no other food source around, corals will tend to be eaten.