My First Reef Tank

[asmodyus]

Okay here is my very first 40 gallon breeder Reef Tank.

Here is is after running for 24 hours.

At this Point my setup is

40 Gallon Breeder Tetra Tank (had an impossible time finding the right top for it hopefully the one i have coming will fit this time)
75 Gallon Stand from Petsmart (on sale)
Aqueon Aqua Clear 55/75 HOB,
Used USA Current Dual Power Compact with 1 blue actinic bulb
30lbs of Live Black Sand Hawaiian
25lbs of live rock.

here it is 48 hours later with a yellow damsel

Yesterday I got the rest of the rock 18 Lbs of Dry base rock from Reef Cleaners.

 

[asmodyus]

Okay so know mt tank is almost complete on the setup I still have
HOB Generic Mirco Bubble Skimmer
10k PC 94 Bulb
Koralia Nano 425
Perfecto 36"x18" Glass top
Yet to come.

 

[asmodyus]

Okay so Got my power head and the right top for my tank so happy after 2 different tops.

So the Power head where would the best placement be? Also should I put in more fish to help cycle in there with my lone damsel who's been in there for 2 days. Also being that this is my first saltwater tank and I'm not sure were to go its going to be slow from here. So I'm really not sure on what to start with Fish, Coral and which ones. So from here I am going to need lots of help with this project. I thank everyone who already help me on my start up.

 

[asmodyus]

Wow tough crowd here no suggestion I know.

What’s the difference between a piano and a fish?
You can tune a piano, but you can’t tunafish

 

[Cichlid-dude]

Do you have a test kit to test your water parameters? If not this should be your next purchase. Id get rid of the damsel and do a fishless cycle. Damsels are agressive fish and you will most likely want to get rid of it and they are hard to catch. You may need to remove the rock to catch him. This is just a suggestion.

 

[asmodyus]

Do you have a test kit to test your water parameters? If not this should be your next purchase. Id get rid of the damsel and do a fishless cycle. Damsels are agressive fish and you will most likely want to get rid of it and they are hard to catch. You may need to remove the rock to catch him. This is just a suggestion.

Yeah I know I need to get one putting money in equipment right now right now the Local Pet Store checked my water I know it only been 4 days but nothing everything is low and no ammonia so looks like the tank is not cycling yet.