First of all - thank you in advance!
I have had freshwater tanks but never a saltwater and I have always wanted to try one. I found a great deal on a 72 gallon bowfront that was drilled with a EShopps RS300 sump that had everything I need to get up and going.
I have cleaned everything out and now its time to move on to the fun part!
Questions:
1. I have a smaller RODI unit that I got on Amazon and I ordered salt. Is it best to fill the tank and add the salt or mix in a separate container then add it to the tank? I know to fill the sump first!
2. I plan on doing a refugium in the sump as there is a compartment for it. I already have the rock for it as they had in their setup. When do I set this up? When do I add copepods? Do I need to add anything else at the same time as when I set it up? Do I need a special light or will any light that provides UVB work (I have old reptile lights) for the refugium?
3. I ordered MicroBacter7 and Ammonium Chloride for a fishless cycle - do I put both of these in right away at the same time? I also ordered live sand to help in the process.
4. With the tank I was given two pretty large pieces of pukani which I will attach - I am trying to figure out how to use them besides just throwing these two huge rocks in the aquarium. These are taken next to a pair of glasses just for reference on size. Any advice would be great!
I am sure there will be more questions but this is a good start!
I have had freshwater tanks but never a saltwater and I have always wanted to try one. I found a great deal on a 72 gallon bowfront that was drilled with a EShopps RS300 sump that had everything I need to get up and going.
I have cleaned everything out and now its time to move on to the fun part!
Questions:
1. I have a smaller RODI unit that I got on Amazon and I ordered salt. Is it best to fill the tank and add the salt or mix in a separate container then add it to the tank? I know to fill the sump first!
2. I plan on doing a refugium in the sump as there is a compartment for it. I already have the rock for it as they had in their setup. When do I set this up? When do I add copepods? Do I need to add anything else at the same time as when I set it up? Do I need a special light or will any light that provides UVB work (I have old reptile lights) for the refugium?
3. I ordered MicroBacter7 and Ammonium Chloride for a fishless cycle - do I put both of these in right away at the same time? I also ordered live sand to help in the process.
4. With the tank I was given two pretty large pieces of pukani which I will attach - I am trying to figure out how to use them besides just throwing these two huge rocks in the aquarium. These are taken next to a pair of glasses just for reference on size. Any advice would be great!
I am sure there will be more questions but this is a good start!