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Hey
I have had interest in a salt water aquarium for a few years, and I am finally ready to do it. I’ve spent a lot of time doing my research, talked to friends, reading, videos, etc.
I got a nice deal on a 13.5 Fluval AIO. Heard a lot of good things for beginners.
A few questions I have:
- Dry or live rock? I’m leaning dry. I know live will help kick start the cycle, but I’m patient and don’t need or want to rush anything. I’d rather minimize bringing in anything I don’t want in my tank.
- Can someone dumb down quarantine for new fish? I understand the concept, it’s the dosing where I’m still confused about. I see what seems like a ton of different things to put in with them and med them with. *QT is something that I have noticed A LOT of videos on YouTube leave out. I’ve spent hours watching videos and so many of these people on there show their awesome builds and just nothing about QT, kinda ticks me off because from my understanding it’s crucial. I know some people say it’s not necessary, but again I’m not in a hurry and to me...why the hell wouldn't you QT new life in your tank???
- Should I also QT my clean up crew? I think I know the answer...
Much appreciated in advance. I’m pumped. This has been something I’ve been looking forward to doing for a long time now. Anything else anyone wants to share, by all means. I’ll make a build post once I get her up and running next month.
I have had interest in a salt water aquarium for a few years, and I am finally ready to do it. I’ve spent a lot of time doing my research, talked to friends, reading, videos, etc.
I got a nice deal on a 13.5 Fluval AIO. Heard a lot of good things for beginners.
A few questions I have:
- Dry or live rock? I’m leaning dry. I know live will help kick start the cycle, but I’m patient and don’t need or want to rush anything. I’d rather minimize bringing in anything I don’t want in my tank.
- Can someone dumb down quarantine for new fish? I understand the concept, it’s the dosing where I’m still confused about. I see what seems like a ton of different things to put in with them and med them with. *QT is something that I have noticed A LOT of videos on YouTube leave out. I’ve spent hours watching videos and so many of these people on there show their awesome builds and just nothing about QT, kinda ticks me off because from my understanding it’s crucial. I know some people say it’s not necessary, but again I’m not in a hurry and to me...why the hell wouldn't you QT new life in your tank???
- Should I also QT my clean up crew? I think I know the answer...
Much appreciated in advance. I’m pumped. This has been something I’ve been looking forward to doing for a long time now. Anything else anyone wants to share, by all means. I’ll make a build post once I get her up and running next month.