how long is too long?

[Baldy]

I was planning on putting the sand in first and filling it after, is it ok to mix the salt in after? or is there a way i should add the sand after its mixed?

[Bloodasp]

Most of the problems adding sand is when you already have livestock in the tank. It shouldn't be a problem adding sand then water or the other way around in a new setup. It will get cloudy but it will settle down eventually. Adding fresh water first then adding the salt after filling it or adding a saltwater mix is not an issue either. It really is a matter of preference.

[Baldy]

ok, thanks for the help. The last question i have is will there be any problems with any bits of algae left over from the freshwater setup, or will they die off after the salt is mixed?

[e46er]

id clean the tank well first but thats me why start with problems already
but yes the algae will die leaving PO4 headaches ugh clean the tank

[Baldy]

the tank has been thoroughly scrubbed with a vinegar and water solution, and rinsed many times. I will be rinsing again with RO water before i fill it. The only remenants of algae i cant remove are a couple pits in the bottom glass of the tank, a tiny bit in the hoses of the canister filter, and the tiny bit that has managed to get behind the silicone in the corners. It is so little that i dont think it will be an issue, but i thought id check first.