New to reefing

[ShereKahn]

Hi,

I am starting up a new tank, Aqua One 120 (I think, bought second hand). Trying to do the initial water cycle. How do I know when the water is ready for adding life to the tank? What tests do I need to do?

Thanks.

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R. The following is a good place to start.

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

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[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel. New tanks are always exciting. Ammonia, nitrite are on top of the list.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[|Frank|]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! Ammonia will spike, nitrite will spike, then they will both go away and nitrates will spike. That's when you can perform a water change and add fish

 

[Waters]

Welcome !!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Reef and Dive]

Welcome! Ammonia will spike, nitrite will spike, then they will both go away and nitrates will spike. That's when you can perform a water change and add fish

Agree.
And welcome to the best reefing forum in the world!

 

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[FiddlersReef]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Miami Reef]

Welcome!

 

[bnord]

Welcome and bestest of luck to you!!
Read Kennyas' post, and Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate

Hope you were able to get some "cured" live rock from a trusted source and pay attention to advice on bringing light on slowly... and above all else, patience!

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Looks like you got some good advice already. Test and wait for ammonia to disappear. One you don't have nitrites and nitrates are showing you should be good to go.

Have you added any type of food source to help feed the nitrifying bacteria?

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome to R2R.

 

[youcallmenny1]

Hello and welcome to the club!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!