Do I need to take Cal/Mag/Alk int consideration for cycle/ the bit of my tank where there are no fish?

[Peli45]

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[KrisReef]

Those parameters are for coral after the cycle.
Fish are temperature and salinity, both also after the cycle when the fish are added.

 

[Peli45]

Those parameters are for coral after the cycle.
Fish are temperature and salinity, both also after the cycle when the fish are added.

That is what I thought, I think I am going to do a FOWLR 55 until it is a really established system

 

[mdb_talon]

Assuming your water is at proper salinity they will be fine in a new tank

 

[Peli45]

Assuming your water is at proper salinity they will be fine in a new tank

Not trusting myself to make water in the beginning, I thing I am going to buy from my LFS

 

[mdb_talon]

Not trusting myself to make water in the beginning, I thing I am going to buy from my LFS

Makes sense and often just easier when getting started. I would suggest getting a refractometer or other method to test the salinity yourself. Never be at the mercy of a screw up at the LFS causing you issues.