newbie with questions on cycling fish and corals

Leeann1 · 10/07/2012, 09:58 PM

I am new to the reef world, Im excited about it, scared im lacking an enourmous amount of info and eager to learn everything I can to be successful and create a piece of the ocean in my home.

As I said Im scared lol scared I will screw up. At this time my 150 g tank is still cycling but its only been up 5 days and my ph is 8.0, nitrate 14, nitrite 5, amomonia 0.25 and salinity is 1.025 so it still has some time to cycle and I am using this opportunity to plan the type of fish and coral is good to start with.

I am up for suggestions, for everything that I need to learn. such as books to read, determining how much of a clean up crew I will need, initial fish to place in ( im leaning towards clowns) and initial everything.
All help and info would be greatly appreciated and suggestions for learning all I can through books, sites, people, you all would be great also.
Thanks so Much
Leeann

gone fishin · 10/07/2012, 10:21 PM

there are stickies at the top of the new to hobby forum that will help. What else do you have besides the tank. EX: how much live rock, a sump, skimmer, powerheads, lights. this is all useful info for people to try to help with your setup. good luck

All6Fish · 10/08/2012, 06:49 AM

Don't rush ,take your time and do ALOT of research. Many of us will help you but I've found it easier to try and search the answer before asking.

426Hemi · 10/08/2012, 07:16 AM

Try your best to read everything on this site, as a start. Then read the threads about problems that other have and learn from their mistakes instead of making the mistake yourself. Just read, read, read. Reading doesn't replace experience, but it is a lot cheaper.

Reeferz412 · 10/08/2012, 11:38 AM

In order to decrease the chances of making a mistake, read the stickies. We will need more specifics about your setup, it sounds like you are taking the right steps and informing yourself. Welcome aboard!

stingythingy45 · 10/08/2012, 11:44 AM

I started out with The Conscientous Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner.
Got me on the right path for cycling and also gives basic knowledge of fish and corals in the hobby.

10/07/2012, 09:58 PM	#1
Leeann1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Farmington, MO Posts: 6	newbie with questions on cycling fish and corals I am new to the reef world, Im excited about it, scared im lacking an enourmous amount of info and eager to learn everything I can to be successful and create a piece of the ocean in my home. As I said Im scared lol scared I will screw up. At this time my 150 g tank is still cycling but its only been up 5 days and my ph is 8.0, nitrate 14, nitrite 5, amomonia 0.25 and salinity is 1.025 so it still has some time to cycle and I am using this opportunity to plan the type of fish and coral is good to start with. I am up for suggestions, for everything that I need to learn. such as books to read, determining how much of a clean up crew I will need, initial fish to place in ( im leaning towards clowns) and initial everything. All help and info would be greatly appreciated and suggestions for learning all I can through books, sites, people, you all would be great also. Thanks so Much Leeann

10/07/2012, 10:21 PM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	there are stickies at the top of the new to hobby forum that will help. What else do you have besides the tank. EX: how much live rock, a sump, skimmer, powerheads, lights. this is all useful info for people to try to help with your setup. good luck __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

10/08/2012, 11:38 AM	#5
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	In order to decrease the chances of making a mistake, read the stickies. We will need more specifics about your setup, it sounds like you are taking the right steps and informing yourself. Welcome aboard! __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL

10/08/2012, 11:44 AM	#6
stingythingy45 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 3,296	I started out with The Conscientous Marine Aquarist by Bob Fenner. Got me on the right path for cycling and also gives basic knowledge of fish and corals in the hobby. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 90 gallon,mixed Reef,2-250 watt Optix 3 pendants(Phoenix 14K)2-54 watt T5 Super actnics ,ASM G-2 Gate/recirc mods,70 gal. basement sump,20L ref

10/08/2012, 06:49 AM	#3
All6Fish Moved On Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Meriden, Ct Posts: 532	Don't rush ,take your time and do ALOT of research. Many of us will help you but I've found it easier to try and search the answer before asking.

10/08/2012, 07:16 AM	#4
426Hemi Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 253	Try your best to read everything on this site, as a start. Then read the threads about problems that other have and learn from their mistakes instead of making the mistake yourself. Just read, read, read. Reading doesn't replace experience, but it is a lot cheaper.