Cycling new tank

[bingus]

Im restarting my 55 gallon tank and I’m adding water on Sunday. I’m using a HOB cpr refugium and a tunze 9004 doc skimmer is there anything else I need to cycle the tank? Also when do I add corral one algae? Any and all advice is welcome and I really appreciate it!

 

[Rmckoy]

Im restarting my 55 gallon tank and I’m adding water on Sunday. I’m using a HOB cpr refugium and a tunze 9004 doc skimmer is there anything else I need to cycle the tank? Also when do I add corral one algae? Any and all advice is welcome and I really appreciate it!

Besides water , filter and skimmer .
You will need rocks and to decide if you’re adding sand bottom or bare bottom .
A few test kits ( salifert , Hanna Red Sea are all good .
At this time api kits will
Work but not accurate

a good refractometer to measure salinity .
Corals ..... unfortunately you’re a little while away from adding corals .
You have a little wait before putting any livestock .
A few key rules to follow
1) patients . Nothing happens fast in this hobby
2) never dose anything you can’t test the need for
3) patients

welcome to r2r

don’t be afraid to ask questions .
we were all new once

 

[Rp8]

they do make stuff to expedite the process i.e. Mr. Tims one and done etc. just search cycle in r2r seach bar, there are tons of do's and don't

Welcome to the reef