First saltwater tank!

[Frasercm]

I’m new here! I’ve had freshwater tanks before (over 10 years ago though). I’ve been doing a ton of research over the last couple of months. I’ve got a 30g tank (I know bigger is better - but don’t want to overdue it initially if I end up hating it!) just starting it up this week, lucky to have a few LFS to help navigate. The biggest challenge I’m having is reading and watching so many different methods for cycling (fish in, fishless etc) I’ve watched lots of BRS as well. What’s everyone’s favourite method to start out? Ready to go nice and slow!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome, I agree definitely slower is better!

 

[BonnieB]

Welcome to our R2R family!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hello . Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

 

[Talisker]

I’m new here! I’ve had freshwater tanks before (over 10 years ago though). I’ve been doing a ton of research over the last couple of months. I’ve got a 30g tank (I know bigger is better - but don’t want to overdue it initially if I end up hating it!) just starting it up this week, lucky to have a few LFS to help navigate. The biggest challenge I’m having is reading and watching so many different methods for cycling (fish in, fishless etc) I’ve watched lots of BRS as well. What’s everyone’s favourite method to start out? Ready to go nice and slow!

Started a new tank as well. First timer. Dry rock and Caribbean special grade sand. Used red sea reef mature kit. But dosed heavier on the bacteria and less on the nopox. Continued with microbacter7 after the kit ran out. Cycle completed on about day 16. Added two clowns and a few CUC around day 25. So far so good. Slight algae and diatom outbreak happening now around week 10. Waiting a bit more to start introducing some corals. My Nitrates are still a bit unstable.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Frasercm]

I’m new here! I’ve had freshwater tanks before (over 10 years ago though). I’ve been doing a ton of research over the last couple of months. I’ve got a 30g tank (I know bigger is better - but don’t want to overdue it initially if I end up hating it!) just starting it up this week, lucky to have a few LFS to help navigate. The biggest challenge I’m having is reading and watching so many different methods for cycling (fish in, fishless etc) I’ve watched lots of BRS as well. What’s everyone’s favourite method to start out? Ready to go nice and slow!

Started a new tank as well. First timer. Dry rock and Caribbean special grade sand. Used red sea reef mature kit. But dosed heavier on the bacteria and less on the nopox. Continued with microbacter7 after the kit ran out. Cycle completed on about day 16. Added two clowns and a few CUC around day 25. So far so good. Slight algae and diatom outbreak happening now around week 10. Waiting a bit more to start introducing some corals. My Nitrates are still a bit unstable.

Will you do a tank build thread? I’ll follow along!

 

[bestep]

Hi and Welcome!

 

[Talisker]

Will you do a tank build thread? I’ll follow along!

On my to do list lol.

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

Welcome to Reef2Reef

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Utubereefer]

Welcome to the club

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Fraser. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[robmiller2]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!