New Red Sea Reefer 350

AlexDm · Dec 30, 2016

I just purchased a new tank the Red Sea Reefer 350, will be arriving next Wednesday / Friday. I will be using Dry Rock and live Sand. How should I go about cycling/ starting the tank up properly. It's about 73G, should I add some of those bottle bacteria starters into the tank ? Any tips or any guidelines to follow?

Supurderek · Dec 30, 2016

I would just place rock in first to stabilize and make sure it doesn't fall later on. Then add sand and water after. You can mix salt in water with a pump. The bacteria will start growing regardless of it. Also when pouring water in, use a plate and place at the bottom so it doesn't stir the sand. Expect water to be very murky for a few days.

Reefnewb · Dec 30, 2016

Hello I replied to your other thread about putting the dry rock right in and starting the tank. Since youre starting a new tank all you have to do is put the dry rock in and add water (RODI if possible) and sand... mix your saltwater to the right salinity 1.025 is a good place and then start the cycle with some bacteria like flake food or a shrimp you get at the grocery store! sit back for a couple of weeks monitor your ammonia and nitrite. when the levels go up and then back down youre good to add your first fish!! good luck and happy reefing!

AlexDm · Dec 30, 2016

Reefnewb said:
Hello I replied to your other thread about putting the dry rock right in and starting the tank. Since youre starting a new tank all you have to do is put the dry rock in and add water (RODI if possible) and sand... mix your saltwater to the right salinity 1.025 is a good place and then start the cycle with some bacteria like flake food or a shrimp you get at the grocery store! sit back for a couple of weeks monitor your ammonia and nitrite. when the levels go up and then back down youre good to add your first fish!! good luck and happy reefing!

Awesome thank you so much answered a ton of my questions !