New 72g Bowfront Reef

[Arepas818]

Hi there. I’m in week 2 of fishless cycle for this upcoming reef tank. Been a long time since I’ve had fish tanks. What would you recommend is best fish/invert to start off with? I do things very slowly so not rushing into it. Curious what’s worked for others. Thanks in advance.
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[HellaDudes]

Percula clownfish are great first fish for a tank. They are very hardy, active and adorable. Once algae starts to grow you can get some hermit crabs and/or trochus snails.

Have you tested the water? Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0ppm and you should have between 5 and 20ppm nitrates. If you don't want to buy the test kits, take a sample of your water to your local fish store and ask them to test it before adding any fish or inverts.

 

[Dr. Phil]

Welcome to R2R! I agree with everything @HellaDudes said above. Happy reefing!

 

[Arepas818]

Percula clownfish are great first fish for a tank. They are very hardy, active and adorable. Once algae starts to grow you can get some hermit crabs and/or trochus snails.

Have you tested the water? Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0ppm and you should have between 5 and 20ppm nitrates. If you don't want to buy the test kits, take a sample of your water to your local fish store and ask them to test it before adding any fish or inverts.

Thanks For the reply. Zero ammonia already but still some Nitrites. High nitrates at moment around 100ppm. Was thinking on first water change but not sure.

 

[HellaDudes]

Thanks For the reply. Zero ammonia already but still some Nitrites. High nitrates at moment around 100ppm. Was thinking on first water change but not sure.

I'd wait until the nitrites go away so you can see where you nitrates are at. You usually get a spike in nitrates after the cycle is complete and have to use water changes to get it less than 20 ppm. Never hurts to do a water change in the meantime though. Enjoy your tank! You can probably add some easy corals right away if you are itching for livestock. Here is an interesting article about that if you are as bored as me right now.

 

[Arepas818]

Awesome. Thanks!!