New IM 20g Nuvo pro2 set up with Carib sea figi pink Arag-Alive

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Hi, guys I'm new here and already have a question. I was in the hobby 20 years ago and so much has changed. I've purchased a IM 20g Nuvo pro 2 tank and getting ready for it to arrive (super excited) I'm planning on doing a fishless cycle to get started and purchased Brightwell's Microbacter Dry Rock Bacteria starter kit. However, the instructions say it's not recommended to use it with live sand. The sand I've purchased is CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink. The question I have is should I use the Microbacter starter kit with this sand? Unfortunately, I've already purchased both items and looking for feedback as to what to do. Also, I live in Tampa FL was told Reef2Reef had clubs I can't seem to find that info. Interested to find some local clubs in my area to socialize with and talk about Reefing

 

[OfficeReefer]

API master Reef and Amonia test kit standing by. But am looking into the Hanna checker line as they seem pretty straight forward and easy to read

Good call. I started with API years ago. They work but having numbers certainly helps if one is consistent.

 

[bnord]

Welcome
great advice above
so many ways to get it right !

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad your here!

 

[reaper93]

Welcome!!

 

[ScubaShane]

So I would recommend putting the sand in a bucket and rince it out so as not to cloud your water and then at that point the sand is half live because some of the bacteria rinced out or died off. Then add the MicroBacter. It will seed both the rock and sand. Give it two weeks to fully cycle.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[Dreminon]

Welcome to the Salty Crew

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!