Ready to fill tank with water

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by Chammy

Looking for advice, or a step by step to getting my reef tank going. I apologize ahead of time if this is posted but I couldn't find any info.

Anyway, tank is ready to go. So I'm wondering what ratio of salt to water goes in the tank? Running a 90 Gallon

And in doing this, am I safe to get my sand in the bottom while my water cylce stabilizes for the next step...adding rock...and/or possibly somefish?

And while I am waiting for the tank to settle down, where would ideal temperature range be for reef fish?

Thanks again. This community has been quite helpful so far.

Seriously you looked ?

http://bit.ly/SOflCK

Not trying to be rude; however I think if your lazy searching skills say anything about you as a person; I fear for the new tank inhabitants you are seeking.

Sounds like you have a bunch of reading up to do mate

[Nano]

Do you have a refractometer? You will need this for reading and monitoring salt levels in the tank.

Most people set their tanks about 77-79 degrees from what I've seen and a salinity of 1.024-1.026 depending on the salt you are using its tough to give directions but there is usually directions on the bucket it comes in. Usually half a cup for every gallon of fresh water with instant ocean reef crystals with a temperature of I believe 78 will give you 1.025
At least that's what my bucket says.
If your setting up I would get test kits (good ones not bargain brands) so you can monitor your tank for the first few months to see how chemistry works. What are your plans for the tank? Fowlr? Reef?

Any other info on equipment you have for the tank?