What to do - thoughts appreciated

[gregzz4]

In the meantime, I've decided to get 2 Astrea snails, one Red Scarlet hermit and a bag of shells
I only have 15lbs of LR so I think that's plenty for a start
I'm going to J&L this afternoon and really want to bring something live home

[gregzz4]

I shoulda mentioned ...
I'm starting to get some algae that looks like turf ?
And green whisker-like sprouts, some of which have white feather-duster-lookin' heads
I hope that will be some food for the new guys

[gregzz4]

This is the best I can do in a short time

[gregzz4]

I'm not surprised with the lack of responses an this beautiful long weekend

[Flash]

you only have 15lbs of rock in a 75gl?

get at least 50 more lbs, let the tank cycle for two more weeks after that. then test your water. if everything is at 0 you can start a SMALL cuc... don't rush anything. no point in stressing out living things. add more rock and go from there. leave fish out of the picture until you all all the rock in the tank you'll be wanting.

[marie]

While your trying to make up your mind which way to go, this is a good article to read and who knows it may help you with your decision

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic23945.aspx

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by marie

While your trying to make up your mind which way to go, this is a good article to read and who knows it may help you with your decision

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic23945.aspx

Thanks Marie
I have been reading since last Oct. And I mean reading, and reading ....
I realize what I'm up against
I just can't make my mind up whether or not to go fish or coral first

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Flash

you only have 15lbs of rock in a 75gl?

get at least 50 more lbs, let the tank cycle for two more weeks after that. then test your water. if everything is at 0 you can start a SMALL cuc... don't rush anything. no point in stressing out living things. add more rock and go from there. leave fish out of the picture until you all all the rock in the tank you'll be wanting.

I know, I know ...
I wish I could have found about 75lbs back in Jan/Feb
There wasn't any rock to be found when I was curing it
Now what I did find is cured and the tank is 'scaped

I have a small amount of space in the sump for maybe another 20-30lbs stuffed in but it won't stay clean with the arrangement. It will collect detritus, but I have already been thinking about it.
I don't want to re-scape just yet

Thanks for the input Flash