My first saltwater tank build...65 gallon with sump

[Ok_cowboy1]

Yeah I know, the last time this tank cycled for two months before adding livestock. I have a 220 gallon being delivered next week as well.

 

[Webslinger]

Slow as don't put a bunch of stuff in it at once even after it cycles. I wouldn't add much until it goes through all its algae cycles. usually 3-6 months. A fish this week a coral in a few more weeks wait a month, add another fish...few more weeks another coral...

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

I have 2 year old live rock, 40 lbs live sand, did ammonia and turbo start. I have a cleaning crew in it now, that's it.

 

[Webslinger]

You could put a couple mollies in it. the y eat algae and are easy to catch once your tank is ready for nicer fish.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

You could put a couple mollies in it. the y eat algae and are easy to catch once your tank is ready for nicer fish.

I thought mollies were a freshwater fish.

I have 2 year old live rock, 40 lbs live sand, did ammonia and turbo start. I have a cleaning crew in it now, that's it.

 

[stevo01]

I thought mollies were a freshwater fish.

Ah, but they will convert to saltwater.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

Ah, but they will convert to saltwater.

I did not know this. They will eat the green algea? What about red?

 

[stevo01]

I don't know what algaes specifically. Some slowly acclimate them to salt water, other just drop them in. A co-worker just dropped them in and the were fine. He using the young for live food.

 

[stevo01]

I may put a couple in my sump just to see what it's like.

 

[happyhourhero]

Hope round 2 goes well for you! Glad to see another 65er out there. Good luck with the 220!

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

The 220 is actually about 280 with sump and thank you. I'm looking forward to round two

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

I have started another thread already for the 220 but that tank was destroyed during the water test so I ordered a new one from somewhere else.

 

[Ok_cowboy1]

So I restarted the 65 after losing a battle to dino. I am hoping things go better this time with new rock, sand, water and lights.

 

[stevo01]

Try not to have any dead spots as far as flow too and good luck man!