Just had a guy selling a tank that wanted me to call. They wouldn't answer from here, or via text. wasn't having that since they didnt even want to chat via texting.
i feel that it has to be related since i was relying on the clown to produced the ammonia for the bacteria. if i dosed ammonia with the bacteria i feel it would have cycled faster, and also having live rock i think so too. But i'm no expert with this stuff for sure.
imo its the price and dedication to the tank. Ive had my tank up since 2020 and I hate to say it but the last year i finally have corals growing. ( besides mushrooms )