Conversion from freshwater setup sequence

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don't rush, go slow, read lots and have fun! i just set-up a 6' 135gl across from my 90gl (the 135 was from my boss) just like everyone else i'm in tank set-up mode! all the rock was cured (half mine, half his as i liked some of mine better!) the tank had live stock in it, but i took it to my LFS as i knew the tank wouldn't be ready for fish again for a while. There are a few hermit crabs and snails that lived through the move on the rock and they are doing just fine! I have the skimmer in, but not turned on as I won't need it for a while, rock and filter floss in my sump and it's looking really good! But patience is the most important part for it to be done right! The only thing I added to my water was my normal prime and a little bit of stability as I added a bunch new water. I try and keep additives out as much as possible!

A refractometer I say is a must in this hobby! don't use the thermometer stickers, actually get a in tank thermometer! Filter socks are a great idea! trying to figure out how to make them work on my end!

I have about 150lbs of rock in my display tank, and about 40lbs in my sump!

Everyone does things differently, so you best bet is to read as much as possible and find out what will work best for you and what you want to do with the tank in the long run!