So touch wood I have cleared some time next week to get the tank finally going.
Sorry for the long post but even after reading and watching everything i have done so far its a mine field.
So as it stand this is what I currently have, what else do I need to start the cycle process?
Reefer 250 (fingers crossed on the leaks) Tank and Stand
2 x RL90 lamps
Return Pump in sump
Protein Skimmer
Small Wavemaker (currently sourcing a match pair)
Live Sand
Live Rock
Salt water
test Kits
Refractor
Heater & Control Unit
Cover
Would filter socks be the way to go at the start over the more expensive cousin the reef roller?
Im thinking of a Refugium Section, should i wait until the cycle is completed before starting this?
I am sorting an RO unit so will be mixing my own salt after the initial fill.
What else would you be adding over time, either essential or perhaps time saving.
Is there a definitive guide for the cycling process, I have watched various YouTube videos and seen many different versions, some use products for instant cycle (i did this on my freshwater tanks but not so keen on a reef tank) some say no lights for a month while some say have them on, I'm just after maybe what is the more common approach that have the better chance of long term success.
I know a lot of my post is subjective but open to ideas as i begin this journey.
Thank You
Sorry for the long post but even after reading and watching everything i have done so far its a mine field.
So as it stand this is what I currently have, what else do I need to start the cycle process?
Reefer 250 (fingers crossed on the leaks) Tank and Stand
2 x RL90 lamps
Return Pump in sump
Protein Skimmer
Small Wavemaker (currently sourcing a match pair)
Live Sand
Live Rock
Salt water
test Kits
Refractor
Heater & Control Unit
Cover
Would filter socks be the way to go at the start over the more expensive cousin the reef roller?
Im thinking of a Refugium Section, should i wait until the cycle is completed before starting this?
I am sorting an RO unit so will be mixing my own salt after the initial fill.
What else would you be adding over time, either essential or perhaps time saving.
Is there a definitive guide for the cycling process, I have watched various YouTube videos and seen many different versions, some use products for instant cycle (i did this on my freshwater tanks but not so keen on a reef tank) some say no lights for a month while some say have them on, I'm just after maybe what is the more common approach that have the better chance of long term success.
I know a lot of my post is subjective but open to ideas as i begin this journey.
Thank You