I'm not in a hurry, it's been cycling for a month now and I'm still getting everything straightened out. With the nitrates back at a reasonable level I think I'm going to throw in a cleanup crew and maybe a couple hardy fish (any suggestions?) I do have another tank that anything un-octopus friendly can be moved to when the time comes.
Final note on the green, it was not the issue I thought it was. The protein skimmer developed a kink in the air supply hose... I unkinked it, it filled with the most disgusting crud I've ever seen in it overnight, and the tank is (almost) clear again.
Final note on the green, it was not the issue I thought it was. The protein skimmer developed a kink in the air supply hose... I unkinked it, it filled with the most disgusting crud I've ever seen in it overnight, and the tank is (almost) clear again.