LF: First Fish for the Tank HELP PLEASE

[Coralgurl]

Welcome and congrats on your tank!

You have a ton of options for fish, but you need to tell us what your overall plans are, reef, fish only.... How long has your tank been set up, cycled, equipment, sand bed or not??

Also, we love pictures so don't be afraid to show us your tank!!!

[seasalt_newbies]

Ok hope these pics work

[seasalt_newbies]

I'ts hard for me to admit this but I really don't know what I want to do with this tank.
I bought it used and I am not sure about the lights, if they are setup for reef or fish, or both.
I have had this tank running for about 8 weeks now, if you mean that my tank turned a horrible brown colour and then fixed itself a cycle then yes it has LOL

If there is anybody in the area that wouldn't mind coming over and checking the system out and telling me a bit more about it.
I will supply all the food and/or liquid supplement wink wink required to make it worth your time.

[michika]

Well you're in the right place for starters!

I'd recommend starting with some research first. Get to know your current equipment (from the photos on my phone it looks like a very decent set up) and become comfortable doing maintenance and understanding what is good/bad in terms of safety.

The first thing I would recommend is that you get yourself some test kits (if you don't already) and make your way into one of your local fish stores. Get your parameters tested (pH, ammonia, nitrate, nitrite to start) so you know where you're starting from. Edmonton has a vibrant and thriving reefing community, there are incredible resources in your area for you to draw upon. After that then consider adding yourself some fish to enjoy.

I'd take you up on your offer but I'm a touch far. Do you skype?

[seasalt_newbies]

Thank you Michika

I bought the stuff used and of course doesn't come with any manuals LOL but I have been doing my water changes and I have purchased a new heater and controller for that and my temp is spot on now.
I do have a huge test kit, but I have been taking water samples over to the store to have tested since I was in the area.
I also need to get my refrac calibrated.

[BC564]

Looks like you are well on your way.

[Reef-Geek]

a bit too much rock, I'll cut in half

[seasalt_newbies]

Hard to believe that someone can post a topic asking what a corporation is on a reef site and get almost a 100 replies and 2500 views.
But I can only get 4 people to comment and not one that is interested in FREE food and Drinks

Crazy !!!!