10 gal build build

[Saminthereef]

Hello everyone.
Thanks a lot for the welcoming. Here is my set up. It is my first Marin tank, I still have a 20 gal planted freshwater tank and had freshwater tanks for a long time.
10 gal, Current Orbit Marin, 10lb dry rocks, 15lb carib sea live sand, aqua clear 20, Aquatic Life nano skimmer, nano powerhead 240gh, 100w heater. Api test. Refractometer and RODI water used with instant ocean salt.
Started about a mont ago. Here are some results on tests and some pic. I just started le light cycle today on basic 12h setting. Didn't start the skimmer yet.
Got some info from The Nano Reef Handbook. Currently reading Marin Aquarium Handbook Beginner to Breeder and my wife got me The conscientious Marin aquarist book. At least I got some time. And of course the forums.
I'm waiting to get some algae bloom and start with a Cuc.
Can I start a thread here and updates info has I go?

 

[lilgrounchuck]

Nice and welcome to the party! If you want to cut down on algae blooms while you’re starting out you can kill the lights. There’s nothing in there using it, but the nasties will.

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R, nice start on your Nano

 

[TriggersAmuck]

Nice start! What would you like to keep in your reef? I also agree that 12 hours might be a bit much for now, especially if you don't have any light requiring organisms in the tank yet.

 

[Vakko]

I'm not sure what you're going to put into that tank, but rocks are a bit high.

It looks funny to have them lower. But consider that you want space for your coral to grow.

 

[Hannahrain]

I think it looks good! Welcome to R2R

 

[Saminthereef]

Hello Hello Reefers.
Big Updates here.
Everything is going smoothly. I changed my light for a Kessil 160 tuna. The Marin is not strong enough for sps. I stopped the skimmer, way too noisy. I have to fix that. And I need an ATO.
Added a Ocealiris, a Sharknose Gobby and 6 Hermits (mix red and blue legs).
A friend of mine got me some coral to start. Red mushrooms, Torch, Birdnest, Montipora.
With the temperature being so hot here my biggest challenge is to keep the tank cold. It went to over 90deg. Not the best on the frags. They bleached a bit. I hope they'll survive. Still doing 10 to 20% water change every weeks.