Setting up a 65g

[Blabomb]

I'm not sure how to edit my previous post, but I found that video for you if you're interested in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBIWAYnk9ks&list=PLBaMLrfToJyzjM3DYz1ypD1ggXKYSwGg3&index=20

 

[Frank H]

Is there a benefit to curing in a tub rather than in the tank? If in a tub, I have an empty tank for months.

 

[Frank H]

Just hooked up my new BRS RO/DI system and making my first batch of water now.

 

[Frank H]

Stacked some rocks

 

[Stolireef]

That's dry rock so it doesn't need to cure. Add ammonia up to 2ppm (get it from Ace) and then ignore the tank other that top-off and testing for ammonia and nirates for six to eight weeks.

I don't know the light fixture that you're using but if it has lots of red and green diodes, you're going to be in a world of pain from unwanted algae. I run Radions and have those channels completely turned off.

 

[Frank H]

Gotcha. I already had this light from an old setup. It only has blues and whites. Temporary for sure. Hope to have the filters in and ammonia dosed by end of today - if I can get off my butt! Did some partying yesterday haha

 

[Frank H]

Mixed salt, added sand, installed filters and pumps. Moving along.

 

[Frank H]

View from my desk

 

[sde1500]

Looks good! I like the rock work like that.

 

[Frank H]

Thank you sde1500! I posted on a Facebook page and got a bunch of replies saying I need to redo the rockwork with bigger gaps and caves. I did some small changes but still generally same shape.

 

[Frank H]

Thinking of going to the local store to get a live rock to jumpstart my cycle.