New to saltwater

[new2nemo]

Yep just need to figure out how

 

[new2nemo]

Here is what my sump looks like

 

[new2nemo]

If u guys need a better pic Just lemme know

 

[jtucker022187]

Welcome and I'm looking forward to tagging along. A very informative website it wet Web media, it's run by Bob Fenner which most people would agree is verry knowledgeable. On the conservative side but it's worth it in this hobby. If you ever have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Best advice like everyone said is read read read lol and take your time. One thing also is every where you look there will be 10 different opinions on how to do things, find out what works for you and stick too it. With that said Welcome to the hobby or should I say obsession lol

 

[new2nemo]

Thanks. So far its kinda stressful I'm very nervous that I'm doing things wrong. So I am reading a lot.

 

[jtucker022187]

Right now you have no live stock so no need to stress, I would invest in a good refractometer and test kits.

 

[new2nemo]

I have no clue what a refractometer is but next on my list is a better test kit

 

[jtucker022187]

It's to test your Salinity

 

[new2nemo]

Oh ok.

 

[new2nemo]

So will it be months before I can add fish? What is the best thing to put in my tank first as far as species.

 

[ShippD]

Well looks good yeah that skimmer cup empty it when full or just whenever you think about it

now how about a full tank shot lol

yes get a refractometer and good test kits

no need to stress at all you have plenty of time for that later when you start putting things in lol

 

[jtucker022187]

So will it be months before I can add fish? What is the best thing to put in my tank first as far as species.

I would wait about 2-3 months, but I'm conservative lol like I said this is one of those opinion questions

 

[jtucker022187]

Best way to look at it, reefing is a marathon not a sprint, I take extra precaution but that's me

 

[ShippD]

Here is a good cheat sheet for that test kit

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/re...ic-reef-chemistry-chart-know-your-levels.html

 

[new2nemo]

 

[new2nemo]

 

[jtucker022187]

I would definitely get more rock lol

 

[new2nemo]

Tje ballast on my light went last night booooo.

 

[jtucker022187]

What kind of light?

 

[new2nemo]

Was thinking about 30-40 more lbs of rock for sure.