new 29 gal sw tank

[zspicer]

I just started my sw tank 2 days ago my salinity is 1.022 I have a 40 gallon filter and argonite live sand with 10lbs of live rock what else should I get to help the cycle?

 

[superdave07]

You can add like 20lb more if live rock

 

[dollabill420]

There's a fresh and salt water cycling thread located on these forums that will help tremendously, I believe they are both stickies

 

[zspicer]

I just bought 5 more lbs of live then 1y5 lbs of base rock and I bought 2 blue legg hermits and 2 snails

 

[superdave07]

I just bought 5 more lbs of live then 1y5 lbs of base rock and I bought 2 blue legg hermits and 2 snails

You just stared the tank two day ago, I would not add the hermits and snail, most likely you'll lose them.

 

[zspicer]

Yeah I found that out after I got them but they seem to be doing fine

 

[superdave07]

Yeah I found that out after I got them but they seem to be doing fine

I had to wait about a month 1/2 to add my inverts then one fish a week

 

[zspicer]

Yeah I'm not adding anything else for awhile....what other supplies should I get?

 

[rdnelson99]

Took me 3-1/2 weeks in my 45 with lots of good live rock and sand. Was just able to add two clowns, 10 crab and 5 snails. I have been told that is pushing it but I plan on watching it close. So far all are doing great.

 

[superdave07]

Doing a flawless cycle pay off later

 

[oO BRIGHTY Oo]

Do you mean fishless cycle not 'flawless'?! Although flawless is what we all strive for! everyones tank cycles differently, mine has cycled extremely fast but I have a lot of LR, LR rubble in my filter too plus RO premixed water and I think a lot of luck comes into it but patience is key plus research!

 

[superdave07]

My bad dam spell check

 

[zspicer]

For some reason my hydrometer is giving different readings

 

[SeaMe]

For some reason my hydrometer is giving different readings

Tap it a little bit, may have air bubbles in it..

 

[oO BRIGHTY Oo]

Have you left the needle In saltwater for 24 hours?! It needs to be seasoned to give accurate readings xxx

 

[cabezon]

Seasoned? That's a new one on me. Yeah tap it for bubbles. Take it to your LFS to check it against their water for accuracy.

 

[Ricksreef]

Verify the accuracy of your hydrometer by following the instructions on your salt mix container.If it is off you can allow for it when reading it in the future.

 

[zspicer]

Seasoned? I forgot to rinse it out after I used it so maybe there's salt in it?

 

[oO BRIGHTY Oo]

When I mean seasoned I mean if it is a new hydrometer, ideally it should be left for 24hrs with saltwater in it to give you a more accurate reading when you come to use it

 

[zspicer]

Oooo so should I do that now? Just fill it with sw and let it sit?