New to reefing

ShereKahn · May 16, 2022

Hi,

I am starting up a new tank, Aqua One 120 (I think, bought second hand). Trying to do the initial water cycle. How do I know when the water is ready for adding life to the tank? What tests do I need to do?

Thanks.

Kennya · May 17, 2022

Welcome to R2R. The following is a good place to start.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/

ShepherdReefer · May 17, 2022

Hello and welcome to the channel. New tanks are always exciting. Ammonia, nitrite are on top of the list.

vetteguy53081 · May 17, 2022

|Frank| · May 17, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!

Fred2482 · May 17, 2022

Welcome! Ammonia will spike, nitrite will spike, then they will both go away and nitrates will spike. That's when you can perform a water change and add fish

Waters · May 17, 2022

Welcome :):)!!

PeterC99 · May 17, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Reef and Dive · May 17, 2022

Fred2482 said:
Welcome! Ammonia will spike, nitrite will spike, then they will both go away and nitrates will spike. That's when you can perform a water change and add fish

Agree.
And welcome to the best reefing forum in the world!

Just John · May 17, 2022

Glad you're here!

FiddlersReef · May 17, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Miami Reef · May 17, 2022

Welcome!

bnord · May 17, 2022

Welcome and bestest of luck to you!!
Read Kennyas' post, and Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate

Hope you were able to get some "cured" live rock from a trusted source and pay attention to advice on bringing light on slowly... and above all else, patience!

Glenner’sreef · May 17, 2022

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!!

Kristopher Conlin · May 17, 2022

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Looks like you got some good advice already. Test and wait for ammonia to disappear. One you don't have nitrites and nitrates are showing you should be good to go.

Have you added any type of food source to help feed the nitrifying bacteria?