Week 4 of tank set up and new here

[Nataleeia]

Hello, new member here, havent done this hobby for a long time. I have a 115 litre tank with sand and dry rock, todays reading ammonia 0, nitrite 0.25 and nitrate 20ppm. Ive been reading on here to not read nitrite and take this as my tank is cycled. Am I right in thinking I need to do a water change and I can get adding some fish slowly now?

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello, new member here, havent done this hobby for a long time. I have a 115 litre tank with sand and dry rock, todays reading ammonia 0, nitrite 0.25 and nitrate 20ppm. Ive been reading on here to not read nitrite and take this as my tank is cycled. Am I right in thinking I need to do a water change and I can get adding some fish slowly now?

Welcome! Glad you joined. Sounds like you are well on your way!

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread under Forum > Member Aquariums and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in Bristol (if US):

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This might help you find people local to you in Bristol (if UK or otherwise outside USA):

Global Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[jsker]

 

[Just John]

 

[dstockwell]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[JZ199]

Welcome!! Looking forward to seeing your tanks progress!! Once ammonia zeros out and you have nitrite and nitrate established your cycle is going in the right direction! I personally wait until my nitrate drops down fairly low before adding any inhabitants, but you will get mixed opinions on that.

 

[Zach B]

Welcome

 

[JC1977]

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!!!

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

 

[Nataleeia]

Welcome!! Looking forward to seeing your tanks progress!! Once ammonia zeros out and you have nitrite and nitrate established your cycle is going in the right direction! I personally wait until my nitrate drops down fairly low before adding any inhabitants, but you will get mixed opinions on that.

thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Kathy Floyd]

 

[Nano_Man]

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Welcome!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Phil Steel]

Welcome!

I would do 20% water changes and add in MB7 weekly then add in a fish.