I have the following equipment, fluval fx5 and fluval 405, 2-250 watt heaters, 2 aquaclear 70 powerheads, a 260 watt power compact and a 120 watt strip.
IT'S ONLY 75 GALLONS
SOUNDS LIKE MORE THAN ENOUGH FLOW.
I WOULDN'T EVEN PUT MEDIA IN THE FILTERS.
2 HEATERS AT THAT A HIGH A WATTAGE SOUNDS EXCESSIVE UNLESS TANK IS HUGE, SET HEAT AT 75 degrees F.
I want a FOWLR (FISH ONLY WITH LIVE ROCK) tank so I really want to cycle the tank using damsels (WE ALSO HAVE MOLLYS IN SALT WATER) as they are a hardy species and I dont want to look at a tank of rock for a month or more.
If that is ok to cycle that way and can I add cured live rock after or during the cycling process?
BASICALLY PUT IN THE LIVE ROCK, ADD FISH AND CRITTERS SLOWLY, SAY 4 PCS. A WEEK, JUST KEEP TESTING
I have been told the equipment I have is more than adequate. Other than the salt and test kits would I really need anything else to get it up and running
GET A BOTTLE OF PURPLE UP, ADD A SMALL AMOUNT EVERY DAY
( I have an aragonite substrate in my 75g FW now, would I be able to use in the SW tank after a good rinsing?) THROW AWAY, BUY ALL FRESH, ASK FOR A DISCOUNT.
MIGHT BE FRESHWATER BACTERIA THAT WILL DIE IN THE SALT AND THROW MONKEY WRENCH INTO THE PROCESS.
This is a move ned should be happy with seeing as how i bought all my FW fish and tank from him and will probably do the same with the SW. JESUS LOVES YOU.
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Ned
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508 533 5969
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