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If you're new to SW, I would suggest reading #15 in this article first: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/eb/
I have found myself referencing this article more than any other, not just to anyone new to the hobby. The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...people who are relatively new to the SW hobby (or never bothered to study this aspect of it too much) can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!
Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!
If you're new to SW, I would suggest reading #15 in this article first: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/eb/
I have found myself referencing this article more than any other, not just to anyone new to the hobby. The nitrogen cycle is only the startup of a SW tank cycle. The next 6-12 months is a maturing phase, and it's typically in this time frame where algae outbreaks occur and things can sort of roller-coaster, and if you stock the tank up too quickly, you might see corals randomly dying & fish getting sick, etc...people who are relatively new to the SW hobby (or never bothered to study this aspect of it too much) can very easily fall into the trap of chasing problems = making more problems => giving up and selling everything off. We don't want that to happen to anyone!
Long-term stability and balance are the keys, and you just can't shortcut the process significantly. That's always the #1 thing to keep in mind!
Thank you [emoji4] yeah I know I bit about the cycling, I have kept freshwater for years, I will have a read. I expect algae issues, hence starfish, and a abalone snail. My tank is 350 litres and only have a little amount of livestock. Patience is key to any tank! 
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Hi and welcome to R2R you should be proud of you tank it looks really nice 
you have done a really good job!
you should be proud of you tank it looks really nice you have done a really good job!
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Hello,
Welcome to R2R where you will meet tons of lovely people with a wealth of knowledge. Your tank looks amazing, and you already have the hardest part taken care of lol (patience). I’m sorry other sites have not been super nice, but here is amazing and my only social media.
We definitely look forward to seeing your progress of your tank and of course more pics. Please feel free to ask anything anytime if needed.
Sincerely
Sarah
Welcome to R2R where you will meet tons of lovely people with a wealth of knowledge. Your tank looks amazing, and you already have the hardest part taken care of lol (patience). I’m sorry other sites have not been super nice, but here is amazing and my only social media.
We definitely look forward to seeing your progress of your tank and of course more pics. Please feel free to ask anything anytime if needed.
Sincerely
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