Greetings! My name is Leslie and My husband and I started our tank in mid December (~4 weeks ago). I'm not sure how to properly list the tank info so I'll give it a try: 75gallon, live rock, live sand, 2 damsels, 2 clown fish, a few hermit crabs and snails. Just got a tiger goby but he doesn't seem to be enjoying the tank so I might take him back to the store so he will be ok. Had one fatality of an emerald crab. So sad. I'm attached to my little ocean community and want to take the best care of it all, eventually adding coral and anenome. Salinity has been pretty steady between 1.023-1.025, currently at 1.024. Have a refractometer and chem test. pH 8.2, ammonia 0, nitrite between 0-0.25ppm, nitrate is 10-20ppm. Heater 78F, filter, fan. Next step is to get the quad lights (suggestions as to what type model and kind of lights would be great).
Also, where can I learn all about the cycle?
Should I do my first big water change due to the nitrate levels or do I just need to be patient?
How do I know when the cycle is complete /steady?
What would be the next time to add fish and what are some good ones? (I have compatibility chart).
Any tips from the reef community would be greatly appreciated! Loving my hobby!
Also, where can I learn all about the cycle?
Should I do my first big water change due to the nitrate levels or do I just need to be patient?
How do I know when the cycle is complete /steady?
What would be the next time to add fish and what are some good ones? (I have compatibility chart).
Any tips from the reef community would be greatly appreciated! Loving my hobby!
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