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WELCOME!
Here are some resources you may like
If you like to read
www.reef2reef.com
If you prefer video’s. First is “52 weeks of reefing” (lots of info but long and things have changed since it was made). Second video series is “5 minute guide”, shorter, good info

Here are some resources you may like
If you like to read
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
www.reef2reef.com
If you prefer video’s. First is “52 weeks of reefing” (lots of info but long and things have changed since it was made). Second video series is “5 minute guide”, shorter, good info

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hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun..
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SANMan
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. I will certainly be visiting often as this site is a treasure trove of information.
So, I am officially at day 16. My Ammonia levels have gone down considerably, Nitrites are spiking and Nitrates are going up pretty high as well. I decided to start the light cycling today so that I can start the algae/diatom process. Really antsy to get some livestock in the tank, but being very patient, as I live about an hour and a half from That Fish Place in Lancaster, and I don't really trust anywhere else. If the lighting is starting too soon, I would welcome the feedback. I Have a skimmer, but it is off until the cycle is complete. I stopped feeding the tank after day 7. I am adding bacteria (Microbe-Lift NITE-OUT II) daily until the Nitrites are under control.
My intention was to add a CUC first, but I currently have no growth in the tank that's visible, so I'm worried they would starve. Do I add fish first? I am keeping it very simple with a clown, some damsels, and maybe 2-3 others. Really want to focus on the corals when I get to that point. Thanks in advance!!!
So, I am officially at day 16. My Ammonia levels have gone down considerably, Nitrites are spiking and Nitrates are going up pretty high as well. I decided to start the light cycling today so that I can start the algae/diatom process. Really antsy to get some livestock in the tank, but being very patient, as I live about an hour and a half from That Fish Place in Lancaster, and I don't really trust anywhere else. If the lighting is starting too soon, I would welcome the feedback. I Have a skimmer, but it is off until the cycle is complete. I stopped feeding the tank after day 7. I am adding bacteria (Microbe-Lift NITE-OUT II) daily until the Nitrites are under control.
My intention was to add a CUC first, but I currently have no growth in the tank that's visible, so I'm worried they would starve. Do I add fish first? I am keeping it very simple with a clown, some damsels, and maybe 2-3 others. Really want to focus on the corals when I get to that point. Thanks in advance!!!
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