Getting My Tank Ready for Coral/Inverts

[Wayne.J6995]

Hey everyone, I am fairly new to saltwater aquariums. About 3-4 months ago I started my first saltwater aquarium (150 gallons/80-100lbs of live rock/wet dry sump). I have done a fair amount of research and feel I am pretty educated on basic care and maintenance. Currently I have 3 clownish (I know this will be an issue eventually as they grow), 1 watchman goby, 1 firefish, 1 royal gramma, 1 midas blenny, and a foxface fish. All the fish have been doing well, I make sure my water parameters are always perfect and knock on wood everything has been running smoothly. I did have a minor case of ich in the tank when introducing the firefish and gramma into the tank but only those two fish had a couple dots for a short period of time and it has been gone for at least a month or so.

Just recently I have purchase a Reverse Osmosis water filtration system in hopes to prepare my tank for corals and other inverts. That said, my tank has been running these past couple months using tap water with a commercial dechlorinator. I am about to perform my first water change with RO water about 30-40 gallons worth.

My question is, when will my tank be safe to add coral/inverts? Tank is 150 gallons currently running with dechlorinated tap water, about to perform my first water change with about 30-40 gallons of fresh salt reverse osmosis water. Also to note, I probably have to add 3-5 gallons of fresh water (which will now be RO) every 4-7 days due to evaporation.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[GoVols]

Well,
Welcome to Reef 2 Reef...

You really need an 4-stage RO/DI unit with an built in TDS meter to do the job.
It's helps cut back on algae with "reef " lighting.

And use that RO/DI water for your top off water too.

You can add beginner coral's if your fill like your tank is fully cycled.

 

[bsn_rn_cen]

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