Today, after much internet research and conversations with seasoned hobbyists, I picked up my first saltwater aquarium.
It's a 55g with established live rock and sand. We brought home 30g of established water and I mixed a bunch of fresh. It came with an adorable little true percula clownfish who I'm guessing is male based on size. He's eating well and is currently residing in a 5g bucket with a small piece of live rock, thermometer and small heater set to 78 degrees F. He's looking alright, but slightly stressed.
I've named him Krusty; Krusty the Clown. Ha.
The tank has been cycling for about 5 hours;
Alkalinity: 300ppm
Hardness: 50ppm
Calcium: 480
Nitrate: 25ppm
Temperature: 79 degrees F
I added some nitrate treatment stuff that came with the tank after I did the tests. I'm planning on picking up the other test supplies tomorrow.
How long should I wait before adding my clown?
And shouldn't my live rock look more...alive?
It's a 55g with established live rock and sand. We brought home 30g of established water and I mixed a bunch of fresh. It came with an adorable little true percula clownfish who I'm guessing is male based on size. He's eating well and is currently residing in a 5g bucket with a small piece of live rock, thermometer and small heater set to 78 degrees F. He's looking alright, but slightly stressed.
I've named him Krusty; Krusty the Clown. Ha.
The tank has been cycling for about 5 hours;
Alkalinity: 300ppm
Hardness: 50ppm
Calcium: 480
Nitrate: 25ppm
Temperature: 79 degrees F
I added some nitrate treatment stuff that came with the tank after I did the tests. I'm planning on picking up the other test supplies tomorrow.
How long should I wait before adding my clown?
And shouldn't my live rock look more...alive?