So I think I'm ready to start stocking my new tank. Just a few things to finish with the plumbing in the sump, etc. (excuse the temp heaters in the pic and the bad reflection - back of tank is actually black). Cycling started in vats originally then the tank. Probably been cylcling for about 2 to 3 months while I've been building everything, including the stand. Numbers are good. It's a 125 gallon with 40 gallon sump. I have two socks, protein skimmer, future fuge with LR and sand and Chaeto will be next then bubble trap then return.
I've been checking posts and I'm getting conflicting info (As we know that happens, none right or wrong just different). Going to start with fish, CUC, and pods. Corals will come down the line. I've been doing this VERY slowly. This is my first tank in over 20 years and I've done a lot of research with the changes in the hobby and so forth. And this site has been my main goto! Thanks for all the previous help.
So the main question I guess is the order. I think from what I've been reading is to add some hardy or utilitarian fish first. Such as clown, tang, blenny, wrasse. Then the CUC. How about the pods? After the fish also? And can I start them in the fuge and they'll eventually make their way to the DT? And some have said no lights to start and others to start with lights.
I've been checking posts and I'm getting conflicting info (As we know that happens, none right or wrong just different). Going to start with fish, CUC, and pods. Corals will come down the line. I've been doing this VERY slowly. This is my first tank in over 20 years and I've done a lot of research with the changes in the hobby and so forth. And this site has been my main goto! Thanks for all the previous help.
So the main question I guess is the order. I think from what I've been reading is to add some hardy or utilitarian fish first. Such as clown, tang, blenny, wrasse. Then the CUC. How about the pods? After the fish also? And can I start them in the fuge and they'll eventually make their way to the DT? And some have said no lights to start and others to start with lights.