cycling a nano tank for octo bocki

[limz_777]

new to saltwater here, i was thinking of using natural seawater to cycle, is it recommended? or should i use premix saltwater.

-using live rocks required lights on 12-11hrs to cured when cycling?

-how frequent water changes do i have to made for a species like octo bocki?

- bare or sand?

-protein skimmer is a must?

 

[clownfish]

Like I said in your last thread an bokci cannot be kept on a nano tank. Also finding and getting a brocki are very slim. You should do a water change weekly or bio-weekly with a 10 to 20% water change. Its best to use low watt lights for an octopus. using sand is best for an octopus. I use pre-mixed salt. (oceanic and ocean pure saltmix). to spike your tanks cycle I suggest putting a half a pound per gallon of live rock in the tank.

 

[cthulhu77]

Be sure to read the "ceph care" sheets written by Nancy and Colin...I think you will find they answer most of your questions.
luck,

greg

 

[Mizu]

If you Nano isnt 30Gal + its too small
My Octo seemed to like sand
Protien skimmer is mandatory if you want to keep him healthy.