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It does not start by itself. Here is a good article for you to read through: Cycle your salt tank - Aquarium Advice Now the live rock can start it if it has some die off from transportation. I would start by getting a dead shrimp and tossing it in to see if you can produce some nitrates.

Did you add anything to the tank to start the cycle? Pure ammonia, dead shrimp, or ghost feeding? Is that live rock?

I have a fuzzy dwarf and as long as you get them eating prepared food they aren't difficult. You will have to hand feed as they won't usually feed from the water column. I feed mind bits of fish from the supermarket every other day. Also they get a bad image of being aggressive since they are a...

Nano Fish Liveaquaria is a great starting point for tank sizes and compatibility. I'd say a firefish and some inverts would look great. Of course you could just go for a 20 gallon as the cost and space difference is minimal.

Ok so you have a 2 bulb t5 fixture and a marineland led fixture. It might live but that is pretty low. It does not look good but all you can do is wait and see.

"I do plan on the future of corals but not anytime soon. Does anyone have any suggestions on starter corals?" Start with mushrooms and zoas. Both can be pretty, interesting, and darn near indestructible. "Also for when the moment comes for the Clean up Crew what would you recommend getting...

No to the Lion. The dwarfs need a 55 gallon minimum. You could do a Valentini puffer. I would get a skimmer for the tank and you most likely won't be able to keep inverts.

Its pretty difficult to piece plumbing together from pictures. The large white tube most likely is from the return pump. My suggestion is to just start piecing it together and when you get stuck ask for specific help on that situation.

I have no experience with them. You can probably get away with a single 1-2" max size fish and some inverts. There are several gobies that will work.

I'll second this. I have a inTank rack for my aquapod and it is great. Well made and fits like a glove.

Clownfish get to large for long term in a 5 gallon. Really most fish aren't too happy in a 5 gallon. I'd look at neon gobies or a clown goby.

Welcome to the addiction! I'd say go at least 20 gal if you can. The smaller the tank the more difficult to maintain. The cost difference between a 10 and 20 is pretty minimal. The 20 will also open quite a few more fish. For filter your rock will do most of the work. You can also add a HOB of...

Nice deal on the setup. Should help your budget quite a bit.

I agree with this he is really nice and I really doubt he is trying to screw anyone over. I have a feeling his business has expanded way beyond what he can handle. I do feel sorry for those trying to get their orders though.

I'd go 120 as IMO it wouldn't be worth it going to the 75. Have you thought about going with some of the Chinese led fixtures? I have a 32" from reefbreeders over my 75 that has been amazing. You seem to be on a tight budget and radions aren't exactly budget friendly.