I Kind Of Want To Start A Saltwater Tank

[fatheadminnow]

No you do not need to add ammonia.
The live rock has all sorts of life on it, hence its name. As things live and die on it, it will cause ammonia to enter your system and allow your cycle to occur.

That is really cool!

Salt water tanks are pretty neat!

So once the ammonia and nitrite return to 0 ppm, I will be able to add some fish?

How long on average does it take for a salt water tank to cycle?

-FHM

 

[aly_starh]

Great, thanks!

Also, how would I go about cycling the tank? Is it the same as a freshwater tank by adding ammonia?

-FHM

Live rock will cycle your tank for you. Good, cured rock will usually cycle your tank in no more than a week.


And yes, infinite questions are always welcome!

 

[-Nemo-]

Yep, then you are ok to start adding some things in.

If you get a good amount of nice, cured LR then it shouldn't take more than a week.

 

[fatheadminnow]

Sorry, I guess with all the questions I missed the first post, .

Thanks a lot!

What kind of lights do I need?

-FHM

 

[-Nemo-]

That all depends on the coral will be wanting. Soft coral will require less lighting than hard corals.

 

[fatheadminnow]

Okay, I guess I will have to wait and see then.

Thanks!

-FHM

 

[fatheadminnow]

Do I have to feed the LR of that is the only thing I will have in my tank?

Thanks!

-FHM

 

[-Nemo-]

You don't have to do anything to the LR. Just let it sit there and do its thing.

 

[fatheadminnow]

Okay, I have one more question and I think I will be ready to set up my first SW tank.

Is there any kind of special water conditioner that I need to use? Or does RO water not need any form of water conditioner?

RO + Sea Salt = safe to put in tank

Thanks so much for your help!

-FHM

 

[-Nemo-]

Okay, I have one more question and I think I will be ready to set up my first SW tank.

Is there any kind of special water conditioner that I need to use? Or does RO water not need any form of water conditioner?

RO + Sea Salt = safe to put in tank

Thanks so much for your help!

-FHM

The RO system should remove any chlorine in the water, so a water conditioner isn't necessary.

RO + Good salt brand (I recommend Instant Ocean Salt) = Safe

 

[fatheadminnow]

Thanks for the info!

I think I am ready to set up my first SW tank!

-FHM