After months of research (and finally getting the ok from my husband) I finally have my first saltwater tank set Up and cycling.
The plans are a macroalgae tank but we will see where the journey takes us.
Filter: U4 fluval internal filter
lights: hyger full spectrum light
Two circulation pumps (not sure if I really need both or not)
F-zone ATO with 5 gallon reservoir
Got the RO Buddie system, but I bought water for initial fill up (yeah for curbside!)
35 pounds of reef ready rock
40pounds caribsea live sand
I’m pretty happy with my scape, the top bracing kid of restricted putting the rocks in.
I started cycling August 2, 2023 using Microbacter system
Current reading is as follows:
Nitrite has been steady for quite a few days so hopefully I see some movement on that soon.
I think I will start with a pair of clowns then add in clean up crew. Ultimately I want a Goby, but I’m not sure the best one for the size I have. I’m really struggling finding consistent information for stocking ideas.
The plans are a macroalgae tank but we will see where the journey takes us.
Filter: U4 fluval internal filter
lights: hyger full spectrum light
Two circulation pumps (not sure if I really need both or not)
F-zone ATO with 5 gallon reservoir
Got the RO Buddie system, but I bought water for initial fill up (yeah for curbside!)
35 pounds of reef ready rock
40pounds caribsea live sand
I’m pretty happy with my scape, the top bracing kid of restricted putting the rocks in.
I started cycling August 2, 2023 using Microbacter system
Current reading is as follows:
- Ammonia 0 (yeah!)
- Nitrite: 1ppm
- Nitrate: 20ppm
Nitrite has been steady for quite a few days so hopefully I see some movement on that soon.
I think I will start with a pair of clowns then add in clean up crew. Ultimately I want a Goby, but I’m not sure the best one for the size I have. I’m really struggling finding consistent information for stocking ideas.