My First Build ever...and need some direction

[Jewel]

I use 2 cups of salt per 5 GL of water, So I would of used 6 buckets of 5 gl each using 12 cups of salt, But it's difficult to get it to 1.025 the first time No worries though, Did you put a power head in the tank?

 

[Marz]

I have the Koralio 425 in the tank as well as my pump for the sump (the standard Nuvo one for the 30G). I think I am doing ok, and there's nothing in there except for rock and sand. No plans for fish or the like until it cycles. I won't be adding the "flakes" until I get the salinity and temp right.

 

[Jewel]

Very good, Aren't you excited? I am. Hopefully everything works out we will see.

 

[Marz]

Of course!  ...seeing the rocks and sand in the tank...driving me nuts that I won't be adding anything yet. I have  read some interesting things on adding coral before fish, that way the environment is stable. Alot of information that needs to be filtered I think once "one" learns the basics, then it's all about what works for you - with of course others experience as input. The slow roll downhill into this addiction I think is happening, and I don't have anything live yet in there.

 

[Jewel]

Less fish is definitely better, even no fish, Nano tanks which are smaller than yours would have Shrimp or snails to keep the bioload to a minimum, but you'll find that a Reef system does better with fish. Your tank size would be fine with 2 Clowns and 2 Cardinals and Shrimp, Snails. No need to rush things before you know it, it'll be full and you'll be looking for a much bigger tank LOL

 

[Jewel]

I think it's time for you to start a thread in Members Tanks and I gotta remind you that we love pictures.