DUNGNMATR, welcome to TR.
As you've already learned, you've come to the right place. Now that you found us, bring your questions up before you purchase something. You'll save money and make informed decisions as opposed to getting advice from your
LFS. Which, if you haven't learned already, isn't the best place to get advice.
IMHO, you will need more
LR, like about 100 lbs.
LR is the main source of your biological filtration along with your sand bed. I'd like to see you go to at least another inch of sand for elimination of the
Nitrate that's building up. Here is a link to an informative little book on
DSB (deep sand beds)
Sand Bed Secrets by Dr. Rom Shimek, who studies
DSBs, the inhabitants and how they function in marine aquariums. It's on my web site, click on the book's thumbnail picture.
The tank may have finished cycling at this time BUT, will cycle again when you add more
LR. That cycle will be shorter than the original.
A cat playing with bio balls, clever. The best use of bio balls ever!!!
Dick
