Adding salt

[restep19807]

Ok I have all my equipment set up and running. Could I add the salt now and in a week or two I'll have my (macro) rock and sand. Will it be ok to let the tank run with just saltwater in it?

 

[ReeferRookie]

You should actually mix salt outside of your tank for the future for now just starting yes add your salt and let it run with just saltwater if.u want. Now remember patience is key. Its also best to run with live rock if u can it helps.speed the process maybe throw a raw thawed shrimp from ur local market in there as well. Patience patience remeber that word

Also dont cheap out of your salt ! Lots of salt use different trace elements that are benificial to your tank. I use reef crystals i only have solfties and dont require much

 

[restep19807]

Ok ty. I will be using instant ocean.

 

[ReeferRookie]

Get instant ocean reef crystals its two bucks more and well worth ur money

 

[fishroomlady]

you can mix your salt with your water in the tank....I would keep the water moving with a powerhead and keep it at temperature as well........I wouldn't run a skimmer or anything at this point......

 

[restep19807]

Yeah I have two power head running and my heater and it's running through my sump. My skimmer still needs the pump so it's not running. Plus I won't start that up till I have a bio load. I think it would be pointless lol to skim nothing lol

 

[ReeferRookie]

But just this time when adding salt later dont add it in the tank with ur fish

 

[restep19807]

Yeah then it would send my salinity through the roof.

 

[ReeferRookie]

Its also harm ur fish and coral. From now on mix in a bucket and dont make my mistake. When topping.off. use fresh water

 

[restep19807]

I don't have salt in my tank it's just freshwater right now. I just wanted to make sure it would be ok to add the salt 2 to 3 weeks before I add ls and lr

 

[ReeferRookie]

Absolutely itd actually probably keep most ur sand and rock alive