lgdav
Aquarium Advice Regular
Hello to all!
I figured I'll make a thread of the actual cycling/ stocking. It's my first aquarium so all advice is definitely welcomed!!! (YES- my 1st aquarium. I've never had a freshwater tank so I know I'm going through a HUGE learning curve here by jumping straight into the saltwater world!)
Today I bought 20 lbs of live sand, 10 lbs of live rock, and the store brought over 30 gal of cycled water. The owner came over and set it all up for me; that was so nice of him considering that he was in his son's baseball game when he got the call!!! I know I'll have a long, lasting relationship with them. They've all been sooooo nice and helpful.
What's next? Some damsels to help with the cycling, a few more rocks to enhance the decor, a sump (per the advice of the shop, especially since I plan on expanding to corals when the time is right), and, as soon as it is safe--- my first black and white clown fish!!! Oh! And a cleanup crew.... Gotta have some guys help keep the tank in shape!.... Can you tell I am totally EXCITED?!
I figured I'll make a thread of the actual cycling/ stocking. It's my first aquarium so all advice is definitely welcomed!!! (YES- my 1st aquarium. I've never had a freshwater tank so I know I'm going through a HUGE learning curve here by jumping straight into the saltwater world!)
Today I bought 20 lbs of live sand, 10 lbs of live rock, and the store brought over 30 gal of cycled water. The owner came over and set it all up for me; that was so nice of him considering that he was in his son's baseball game when he got the call!!! I know I'll have a long, lasting relationship with them. They've all been sooooo nice and helpful.
What's next? Some damsels to help with the cycling, a few more rocks to enhance the decor, a sump (per the advice of the shop, especially since I plan on expanding to corals when the time is right), and, as soon as it is safe--- my first black and white clown fish!!! Oh! And a cleanup crew.... Gotta have some guys help keep the tank in shape!.... Can you tell I am totally EXCITED?!