New to Saltwater, excited as well as cautious

[lisa.gregory11]

Hello everyone. I just started setting up my saltwater aquarium. For now we have a 525gph canister filter ( hopefully sometime that will become a sump), we have T5 lighting, I have 2 power heads, an RODI system, instant ocean salt, live rock, a heater, live sand -80lbs and an 80 gallon Oceanic aquarium. No pictures yet. I have started a fishless cycle for now but I've had others in different places suggest buying 3-4 clowns to do a cycle with fish. I hope to finish adding the rest of the live sand tomorrow as I'm waiting on deliveries of this. I haven't taken pictures yet. Would love suggestions. My husband really wants a trigger fish but I don't think that's doable with this size tank is it?

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[dmy535]

Welcome! Continue with the “fish less cycle” just get “dr Timm’s one and only” and follow the directions or add an ammonia source. This forum was awesome helping me in the beginning getting back into things and usually if you have a question you can search here or ask! So if it were me, I’d continue with your fish less cycle and have patience. As hard and tempting as it is it will pay off in the end!
As far as the trigger, they are beautiful fish. But won’t do well in a reef if you plan to keep shrimp and crabs. They can also pick as some corals.

 

[Arabyps]

Welcome. Check YouTube for videos on how to cycle. Lots of helpful expert information.

 

[WirelessMike]

Welcome to the reef! Glad to have you!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Welcome to the R2R community and family

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[SPR1968]

Hi Lisa, Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[rubertoe93]

Welcome!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Reefer1978]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Hydrored]

Welcome! Triggers are a beautiful fish but will eat any shrimp that’s added to my tank even with being well fed

 

[SaltyT]

Welcome to R2R! You’ve joined a great community with lots of friendly folks willing to help when needed.

 

[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[Berlibee]

Hey! Welcome!

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!