Hello!!
So, I’ve recently joined the forum and have been doing lots of research. About a week ago I purchased my first ever sw tank and can’t wait to get started. I went for the Fluval Sea evo as I have very limited space. I’m sorry for the long post, or if it’s been asked a million times but when I’m researching all I’m finding is conflicting suggestions!! I’m planning on running all stock equipment until I feel I’m confident enough to start changing bits.
So.... I have a Fluval sea Evo 13.5, fluval mini protein skimmer, 50w heater, fluval wave maker cp1. I think I’m going to use Marco dry rock and live sand when I eventually unbox everything. This is how I think I will get started from what I have read.
1.Test my tank for leaks
2. Aquascape my rock and add to tank
3. Add my live sand
4. Add my saltwater
5. Run everything and begin cycle
6. Test for ammonia/nitrites/nitrates etc
7. Once happy, do 10-20% water change
8. Add cleanup crew
9. Leave for few weeks taking readings etc then think about adding some fish
I think I’m kind of there but if anyone can shed some light on anything I’m missing it would be greatly appreciated.
I do have a couple more requests.......
Protein skimmers.....to run or not to run?? I purchased the fluval mini skimmer but why do some people not bother? Mine is still boxed so can still be returned if there’s a good enough reason to not run one and if not, why not and should there be something else I should be doing?
Lighting.......using stock lighting. How should I be lighting the tank whilst cycling? On/off/white light, blue light?? I’m lost haha
Once again, I’m very new to this and appreciate all the help I can get and sorry for the long post!!
So, I’ve recently joined the forum and have been doing lots of research. About a week ago I purchased my first ever sw tank and can’t wait to get started. I went for the Fluval Sea evo as I have very limited space. I’m sorry for the long post, or if it’s been asked a million times but when I’m researching all I’m finding is conflicting suggestions!! I’m planning on running all stock equipment until I feel I’m confident enough to start changing bits.
So.... I have a Fluval sea Evo 13.5, fluval mini protein skimmer, 50w heater, fluval wave maker cp1. I think I’m going to use Marco dry rock and live sand when I eventually unbox everything. This is how I think I will get started from what I have read.
1.Test my tank for leaks
2. Aquascape my rock and add to tank
3. Add my live sand
4. Add my saltwater
5. Run everything and begin cycle
6. Test for ammonia/nitrites/nitrates etc
7. Once happy, do 10-20% water change
8. Add cleanup crew
9. Leave for few weeks taking readings etc then think about adding some fish
I think I’m kind of there but if anyone can shed some light on anything I’m missing it would be greatly appreciated.
I do have a couple more requests.......
Protein skimmers.....to run or not to run?? I purchased the fluval mini skimmer but why do some people not bother? Mine is still boxed so can still be returned if there’s a good enough reason to not run one and if not, why not and should there be something else I should be doing?
Lighting.......using stock lighting. How should I be lighting the tank whilst cycling? On/off/white light, blue light?? I’m lost haha
Once again, I’m very new to this and appreciate all the help I can get and sorry for the long post!!