I am finally at the 1 mo mark and readings are:
ph=8.1
ammonia=.25ppm
nitrite=0
nitrate=5ppm(I will complete my first water change to alleviate that)
temp=80 degress
spg=1.021

I took the 4 dams back t the lfs today. fishless for now....

As soon as my rock comes in the mail, im gonna aquascape and wait another month,. Patience is wearing thin (Also about to look into sump info now...thanks for opening my wallet again....this f'n hobby) lol

this hobby is almost as bad as boats - -boat = B reak O ut A nother T housand.....LOL but at least we can enjoy our tanks in the house and all year round eh?

BTW - -I have 2 boats for sale if anyones looking ....LOL