Setting up new tank

White Hair · Oct 9, 2019

once i get rock set,sand added and water what do i test and how often, and at what point can i add fish and coral,thanks

SPR1968 · Oct 9, 2019

You need to ‘cycle’ the aquarium first before you add anything if you haven’t already.

This is a good guide

Cycling an Aquarium

Cycling a new aquarium. One of the earliest topics a new aquarium hobbyist needs to learn is how to properly cycle their aquarium. There is a ton of information on this process and many different methods on how to accomplish it. There are many different chemical and biological cycles our tank...

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If you’ve done this already you need to test all your water parameters and get them stable. Probably test once or twice a week whilst new. I test weekly now but my system is mature.

This is another excellent guide

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

Teri NewbieReefer · Oct 9, 2019

Definitely read the article above!!!!! Then, if you have questions, just ask. There are different ways to cycle your tank and get it ready for fish and corals.

foxt · Oct 9, 2019

I think you may have seen this already, but it does have good info on the questions you are asking:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium 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 nowhere near simple. This task is going to take patience, a...

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This video is also a good introduction to the basic testing, before you get to the point where you are ready to add coral

[NEW VIDEO] Testing Your Water - Beginner Saltwater Budget Aquarium

[VIDEO] - Episode 11 - Testing Your Water! In this episode we discuss the importance of water testing, a simple process which will lay the groundwork for learning to listen to your tank. We’ll explain what to test (it’s not as much as you think!) and how often, as well as share tips for...

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