My first tank 50g

I'm really new at this hobby and I didn't pay attention to the past results I was just going by the colors and they were way off before (high) I'll do some more research about the numbers I have to get. I'm not really sure if the rock was cured.

I'll try different test tomorrow when my local aquarium store opens, it has been about 2 weeks.

Thanks I was debating with my wife if it was to much rock or not but she liked it and I loved it. Thanks again.

Will do thanks, do you guys think that a Hammer or frogspawn are good to start I have seen them and they are really nice or what's a good coral to start..??

Thanks guys for all the help, I tried so many forums with no help.

 

Frogspawn is a good starter, so are mushrooms if you want them. I have both of these since tank was just a few weeks old.
Here ya go - Beginner Corals: Corals Suitable for Beginners in Saltwater Aquariums

Your corals will dictate what you need to keep a close eye on in the way of parameters, dosing and or water changes. Although it's not a bad idea to still have all the tests. Decide what you guys want to keep in the tank and build from there.

I have been reading non stop for about 6 months, and have barely broken the surface lol

 

Thank you so much, frogspawn it is then, I love them, I'll keep testing and keep reading a lot, to make the right decisions.
Thanks again.

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Almost seems like its not done a full cycle or it just cycled really quick, but I couldn't imagine them dropping off that quick. If it were me, I would be on the safe side and add a dead chrimp from the seafood section at some grocery store for a week or so.

 

Will do that I kind or remember reading something about it, I guess any dead frozen shrimp will do right...?? Pealed or skin on it....??

 

Just like the kind you buy to eat already pealed or whatever..

 

It's this part of the process..?? Good or bad..??

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Typical diatom bloom. Will prob get worse, then in a few weeks it will slowly go away on its own. Just let it run its course. Nice looking tank.

 

Awesome thanks, and thank you very much..

 

Today's questions "Reactors" should I run them like carbon or phosphate..?? Is it recommended for a new tank..?? If yes which one and where should I put the pump from the reactor and the outlet hose in the sump..?? Pump in refugium and outlet hose in the return pump chamber..??

Thanks.

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