But that would take the food for the bacteria out :-) hehehe

Yep running a protein skimmer is highly recommend.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



TheRock wrote on 9/23/2006 2:35 PM:
No protein skimmer ???
Run a protein skimmer if you are cycling your tank with uncured rock.
24/7

"StringerBell" wrote in message
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I did a partial water change yesterday and the ammonia is still at .25.
Should I keep doing water changes? (theres only live rock and sand)

or if I just wait it out---will the tank simply go through the cycle and
bring itself to equalibrium?