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Old 03-12-2007, 01:05 AM
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Whoa - your starting out in a rush.
First, you have to get your tank filled and the salt added. I'm assuming your using RO water so this will probably take a couple of days to get it full.
Next to have to add the salt. Fresh salt water is caustic so you will want to wait another two or three days to put in the rock.
Now you have to let it cycle. How long it was out of the water will usually determine your cycle. A long time means a fair bit of die off and a longer cycle.
If it was only out of the water for a short time then you will be faster.
Check the ammonia frequently during this time until it is zero.
I know you already have the fish and all but with a new system and your bio system not even established.................well, lets just say, if you put a bunch of fish in there they will all die. Your ammonia will spike and you will be one unhappy camper.
I waited with my big tank for almost two months until things were just right and then started to add fish.
Add one or two, let your system start to work and then later on start to add more.
See if another reefer can look after the fish for a while until you are ready.
Hope this helps
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