Newbie to salt water tanks! Need help please! : )

Hello everyone!! I've just graduated from my fresh water tank to a Biocube 14 saltwater. My tank has live rock and has been cycling for about 10 days now. I've added some snails and hermits. I've got a few questions if someone could help.

1. Do you cycle with a carbon filter or skimmer?

2. Is it to soon to add some schrooms or coral to the tank?

3. Do you cycle with the lights on or off? (I've been doing it with them on)

I've also made a mini refugium in the center chamber of the tank. (mud on bottom,micro algae in the middle,live rock on top. In the back of the tank of the center chamber there is a window that I've also had a light on the algae.

4. Any suggestions for any additives for tank health and genreal well being?


That's all the questions for now.

I really appreciate any advice in advance.

Thank you!!!!

 

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