pointers

[MERCTECH]

1 week

55 gallon
40 pds of live sand
13 pds of live rock
2 chromies

readings:
ph 8.0
salinity 1.021
ammonia 0
nitrite 0

any pointers?? i know, i know...........be patient

 

[DragonForce]

Get 75 lbs of LR.

You should also take back the chromis ASAP and read the article about the fishless cycle in the articles section.

 

[Bearfan]

I would agree, shoot for at least 55# and preferably around 75# of LR. Also, return the chromis and read the following about fishless cycling:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=15

 

[seaham358]

Get a nitrate test kit also.. And more LR when you can, min 1 lb per gallon
read , read and read some more, ask questions

first tank?

 

[AquaReefer]

ohh yeah if no one mention(haha) get more LR I have 100+lbs in my 55.

 

[melosu58]

A fishless cycle is a wonderful thing