Advice for my first reef tank

AdamPhe · Mar 29, 2016

what is the most common mistakes for a first timer like my self? I have 29 gal bio cube tank. I'm 3 weeks in and the cycle seems to be going good. Slow but good!

dbl · Mar 29, 2016

I think you answered your own question...slow is good. Far too many rush things when getting started. Take your time, continue to do your research and ask questions as you go.

If you haven't read this thread, give it a glance.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

scardall · Mar 29, 2016

Need a CC with a high $$$ to use.

TUSI · Mar 29, 2016

dbl said:
I think you answered your own question...slow is good. Far too many rush things when getting started. Take your time, continue to do your research and ask questions as you go.

If you haven't read this thread, give it a glance.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

Absolutely +1

scardall · Mar 29, 2016

This happened to me.

AdamPhe · Mar 29, 2016

Looks awesome!

rickzter01 · Mar 30, 2016

Common mistake is to not test even when things are going good. Another common mistake is newbies going crazy buying stuff they'll end up regretting and stocking their tank up too fast because it finished cycling. Take ur time and keep dosing live bacteria like microbacter7 or stability by seachem.

Decide what u will keep. Trust me, mixed reef is never a good idea as many corals have different needs, light and water chemistry. Go for color and not for flesh. Those most colorful stuff is stoney. [emoji1]

Here's a pic of my zoa farm.

AdamPhe · Mar 30, 2016

Awesome! I test every 3 days. And I am dosing 1 time a week. I really like the fleshy stuff so I am going to have to do the reading when it comes time to add. You Zoas are beautiful

rickzter01 said:
Common mistake is to not test even when things are going good. Another common mistake is newbies going crazy buying stuff they'll end up regretting and stocking their tank up too fast because it finished cycling. Take ur time and keep dosing live bacteria like microbacter7 or stability by seachem.

Decide what u will keep. Trust me, mixed reef is never a good idea as many corals have different needs, light and water chemistry. Go for color and not for flesh. Those most colorful stuff is stoney. [emoji1]

Here's a pic of my zoa farm.