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kadence696 · 08/12/2009, 11:11 AM

Hello hope all is well. i am new to the salt water scene have a 55g that i have got 2'' of live sand 50lbs of limestone bass rock and about 15lbs of live rock still adding the live rock. Need all the help i can get. whats the next step after i get about 45lbs of live rock.
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Michael · 08/12/2009, 11:36 AM

you need to buy ammonia, nitrite and nitrate test kits, monitor them by testing daily and write down any readings measured so you know if you are cycling or not and when its finished, also read this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074

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08/12/2009, 11:11 AM	#1
kadence696 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Noble, ok Posts: 80	new to reef central Hello hope all is well. i am new to the salt water scene have a 55g that i have got 2'' of live sand 50lbs of limestone bass rock and about 15lbs of live rock still adding the live rock. Need all the help i can get. whats the next step after i get about 45lbs of live rock. Thanks Kadence696

08/12/2009, 11:36 AM	#2
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	you need to buy ammonia, nitrite and nitrate test kits, monitor them by testing daily and write down any readings measured so you know if you are cycling or not and when its finished, also read this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1031074 and *To Reef Central* __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)