New Nano Filling today

[LetoII]

Hey I am filling my new 36 Gal RSM today. Going to add approx 2-3" sand bed (seeded with some sand from stable tanks) and wanted to ask some newbie questions.

First what should the ideal salinity be for starting a cycle.

I am using approx 8 gal of Nutri water mixing the rest. (Reef Crystals)

Will go with 50lbs of cured Fiji LR ... LFS gives a nice discount at 50 lbs so any less is just not cost effective.

Any other tips or advice will post some pics when all is s/u. Thanks!

[N-dog]

be patient , go slow, and read a LOT!!!

[Sinful Aquatics]

Are you going to keep a reef tank? If so the salinity should be around 1.025 if not then around 1.023. Also what kind of lighting are you using? I would use mh or t5s. If cycling do water changes every two weeks and check your water parameters after the first month. IMO

[LetoII]

Used a mix of nutri water (sea water) and reef crystals mixed with ro. I need to get a new test kit a friends extra is not working I thunk the chems are too old.

[mltnguyen]

Do you have any images of your new tank?

[boodlefish]

get a refractometer while you are at it

[boodlefish]

oh and post some pics for us to see your progress.

[aukerda]

get a refractometer while you are at it

refractometers are the choice of advanced hobbyists, primarily because they are more expensive

[mltnguyen]

refractometers are the choice of advanced hobbyists, primarily because they are more expensive

+1

[justurmom]

expensive= high quality.

Most of the time..

[LetoII]

I'll post some photos when I get home. Thanks for your help and yeah I am considering getting a refractometer

[LetoII]

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