I did a fishless cycle with TurboStart 900 and Nitrocycle. I have the Red Sea Max S-550 lights, skimmer and ReefMat off. Here are the stats from the LFS to confirm my tests:
Salinity - 1.025
Calcium - 500
Magnesium - 1600
Alkalinity - 6.2
Nitrate - .25
Phosphate - .08
I have used Sodium Bicarbonate to target 8 alkalinity and am using Red Sea Blue salt. I also just added Apocalypse, Trigger and Tisbee Pods with food. Working on 35ppt for salinity too.
The LFS said I should be ready for a hardy fish.
When do I turn the skimmer/ReefMat on?
What fish do you recommend first?
When do I get a cleanup crew?
Can I add corals yet?
Should I wait for stuff at Reef-A-Palooza in about a week?
Salinity - 1.025
Calcium - 500
Magnesium - 1600
Alkalinity - 6.2
Nitrate - .25
Phosphate - .08
I have used Sodium Bicarbonate to target 8 alkalinity and am using Red Sea Blue salt. I also just added Apocalypse, Trigger and Tisbee Pods with food. Working on 35ppt for salinity too.
The LFS said I should be ready for a hardy fish.
When do I turn the skimmer/ReefMat on?
What fish do you recommend first?
When do I get a cleanup crew?
Can I add corals yet?
Should I wait for stuff at Reef-A-Palooza in about a week?
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