90 gallon fowlr

[cobalt0627]

Hey everyone just getting into this hobby and I finally think I'm ready to start cycling my tank . just starting with a fowlr. Here is a list of Equipment and stuff:

90 gallon tank
90 pounds of mixed Dry live rock. ( Pukani, reef saver, tonga shelf)
60 pounds special grade arag-alive reef sand
2 Koralia evo 850s
bubble Magnus curve 7
life reef single over flow
Danner Mag drive 12
Refractometer
250 watt Eheim heater
Instant ocean 200 gallon mix
tetra easy strips

I think that is it so far. do I need a sump while cycling? I plan on having a sump just haven't got around to it yet. any input would be helpful.

 

[Masoniac]

My only suggestion would be to get better test kits and not use the test strips. API is good for a beginner or you take it up a step with red sea, nyos, or salifert my top 3 favorite test kits right there. Other than that everything else looks good to me.

 

[cobalt0627]

Ok thanks I'll check out those kits. Do you think 60 pounds of sand will be enough or should I get another bag?

 

[54seaweed]

60lbs will be cutting it close , I used 75lbs in mine for a inch and a 1/2 base , I also didn't add sand under the rocks just up to them ,

 

[cobalt0627]

I will get another bag, thanks man