Hey I'm starting my first reef tank. Right now I have a 29 gallon tank and 24" t5ho 4 bulb fixture. I'm getting about 25 pounds of live rock soon and more in the future. I also plan on getting an aquac remora skimmer with maxijet 1200 and koralia 1. Can I go ahead and start cycling with just the rock in the water with the lights on? Or do I need to wait to get everything else? Also, where can I find a cheap or used hydrometer? Pretty much I'm asking how I should start cycling my tank.
Cycling new tank
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You can start cycling the rocks in good saltwater now. Ebay
The ammonia method of cycling is fine if you don't use Live Rock, but not necessary if you do. Live rock will cycle the tank for you - it already has the beneficial bacteria and fauna to get things rolling.
That API test kit is junk, IMO. They are cheap for a reason.
Jenn
That API test kit is junk, IMO. They are cheap for a reason.
Jenn
