Newbie Starting my vert first FOWLR HELP

[CrystalStarr]

Just began my first 20gal FOWLR

I am super nervous.

Live sand, salt water and live rocks have been in since Sunday 4/22. It is a bit cloudy still but I expected that.

However, my purple live rock is now white! Is that sand or is something happening?

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for joining. Can't help but notice you in my area!!

 

[CrystalStarr]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for joining. Can't help but notice you in my area!!

Thanks for reaching out.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome!!! It’s possible you “shocked” the coralline (the purple) with different water parameters.

 

[mike werner]

welcome to your new home r2r.post some pics.it will make helping you a lot easier

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R :) and as stated above, pictures would help.

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Welcome to R2R! :D

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Mr. Limpid]

Have you added anything to start your bacteria growing? I recommend a raw shrimp, place in a brian shrimp net or nylon with a rubber band to keep close. Leave it in the tank for about three days then remove and throw out. Did you buy test kits, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite and PH, those are the basic ones needed.

 

[Mr. Limpid]

Or are you running a external filter? Please give all the equipment you have on tank. Oh ya welcome.

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R, You are going to need a good 45 days for things to settle down before adding anything. :)

 

[paul barker]

Welcome to R2R all I can say is to go slow and have fun if you have any questions just ask

 

[NY_Caveman]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Will Milberger]

Howdy! Like above have said, go slow. The coraline will come back. It's been shocked. Take your time. Also include what you have for filter, lighting and pics, if possible.

 

[MaddyP]

Welcome to the family!!! :D

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R