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  1. cycle complete

    Well after 4-5 weeks my cycle is complete

    The two table shrimp are pretty much gone, ammonia is 0, nitrite is 0, and nitrates are between 0 and 5 ppm.. Temp is 77-78 degrees, salinity is right on the mark. Calcium seemed high at like 480-500 but it was my first test and not sure if i did it right.

    Did a 5 gallon water change today.

    But im concerned as I havent seen any algae or diatom blooms.....i have read many start up threads with these and im wondering ...