First nano reef 10 gallon Advice is appreciated

[Stoll3]

Hi everyone,

I just started a 10 gallon standard nano tank on Tuesday the 4th. I have my LS and LR in there from the LFS. The tank came with a pelican 100 and I bought a heater. Came with a standard light and I will be looking to upgrade after cycling the tank. I purchased a Koralia nano pump 425 online but it has not arrived yet. I plan on keeping multiple types of coral CUC and haven't decided on the fish. I am hoping for some suggestions on the light system as I would prefer not to spend too much. Any suggestions for a 10 gallon tank would be appreciated.
Second, I have gotten so many mixed answers on cycling the tank. I have heard that the LS and LR are good enough and they will cycle, I have heard adding a raw shrimp helps, and I have heard that fish are required to cycle but then some say that you should never put fish in an uncycled tank. Any clarification would help.

Can't wait I am so impatient even though I know patience is key!

-Alec

 

[Dvsfx]

Hey there, i have a 10 gallon nano myself and once done and its all establiahed your really in for a treat ;9 For cycling LR is fine you can save somw money and get uncured stuff and cure it in the tank i did this and got a couple emeralds who hitchhiked and survived the who process, and for lights i ordered these,

http://www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302.htm

Very inexpensive but emit a nice color the nightime ones are kinda crap tho my bulbs died withen a week i ordered new ones and the died quick too so better off without even tho they were pretty while they lasted but other then that no problems

 

[Dvsfx]

Also you can cycle with hardy inexpensive fish , ive cycled a 30 gallon with a couple chromis

 

[Stoll3]

Great thanks. I already have the rock but I will look into that light.