500 GALLON TANK; SUMP SETUP :)

[Adiz100]

So i have finally started cycling my 500 gallon

basically i have matrix, sponge and wool etc in 4 out of 5 compartments. 2 anubias plants on driftwood(40W light) in a refugium.

and 2X300W jager heaters.

i left 1 compartment empty so i can add ceramic rings..

water has been de-chlorinated and i have added beneficial bacteria.

i would appreciate info or advice on what i have done wrong(if anything) , what else i should add? or if i should add some clay balls i have in my other cycled tank to kick start with bacteria..

thanks

will post pics asap , trying but uploads are failing !!!

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[B_IN_SD]

Add more matrix if you have the room.

 

[Ghost9001]

Adding the clay balls from your other tank will definitely help seed the tank with bacteria

 

[Clay]

If you aren't adding ammonia to the tank for the bacteria to consume, you're wasting your time. Bacteria must have food to eat in order to establish a healthy population.

 

[aldiaz33]

If you aren't adding ammonia to the tank for the bacteria to consume, you're wasting your time. Bacteria must have food to eat in order to establish a healthy population.

What he said.

Here are some good reads: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?224559-Cycling-and-You