Hi,

I am pretty new at this so I am hoping someone can help me. I
received half of the live rock for my 90 gallon tank 2 days ago. I
have been constantly doing multiple water changes (30% 2-3 times a
day), but the ammonia just does not seem to be getting under 1ppm so
easily. I noticed last night that there are multiple white spots on
the rock and corals and I am wondering if I am doing something wrong.

I have spoken to my friends, and many of them did not go through the
high ammonia levels that I have. Any recommendations? is this die
off normal or am I definately doing something wrong?

Thanks,

Marshall


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Now don't take this as being too mean but
"I am pretty new at this" No ****

"half of the live rock for my 90 gallon tank 2 days ago" Hmm let me guess TBS.
It is going to take you at least 2 weeks to cure your first batch, water changes depend on the
size of you tank or curing vat. Skimmer???? Lights on or off ???
Run your lights

"friends, and many of them did not go through the
high ammonia levels that I have" I doubt it, unless the bought crap rock locally or
grabbed from a local tear down.

Lay off on the daily water changes, are you running a skimmer?

I have 65lbs of Uaniva arriving tomorrow for the 75gal in the basement. I'm guessing
3 weeks till I'll move some of this to my main tank and another few before I tie the 75
into the sump.

LOOK IT TAKES TIME. Patience is a virtue and your going to need a lot of it.
Start reading, A LOT
reefcentral.com Is a good place to start.
Good luck