Triton set up

[Ilikefishies]

Hi Guys,
So Im super new to the hobby. Ive been piecing together all the supplies I would need. Heres a list:

125 gallon reefer
42 gallon triton sump
reef octopus 200
reef octopus varios 8
2-MP40's
2 hydra 52's
130lbs of live rock (Fiji, Pukani, Tonga)
Apex 2016
Apex DOS x2

Im hoping someone can point me in the correct direction to start the tank, tips pointers so I don't kill everything. How long would you recommend cycling the tank before adding livestock etc. Any and all help welcomed.

Best,
John

 

[Jason mack]

Here’s a link too a thread by @Brew12 very good advice !
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cycling-an-aquarium.306554/

 

[Jason mack]

If your starting with live rock it should only take a couple of weeks , but in my opinion it’s beter too leave it longer , the more patience you are now the beter it will be down the line .
You can add bacteria too help it along, add ammonia too 2ppm and when it reads zero after 24 hrs then your good , but make sure your nitrite and nitrate are under control before adding livestock .. good luck and success , use the cycling time too do as much research as possible !!

 

[Ilikefishies]

Thanks Jason, I really appreciate it. Ill take a peek at that link and see what I can learn