[RNicorvo]

Originally Posted by RNicorvo

Ok here is my first attempt at a Salt Water Tank, so I'm open for lots of feedback and ideas.

I received a wonderful gift certificate for mother's day and headed over to Big Al's this week. By Wednesday, I got the cube set up with live rock, salt water and live sand.

Visited again today to get the water tested and the salt content was 1.030 - so, Ill have to wait a while it finishes cycling. No problem, since there is a lot of things to learn.
PH - 8.1 (low)
Nitrate is high on the normal side
Nitrita .25 high but considered normal

I took three of the bio balls out and added a Aqua Clear biomax bag.
I also added a Rio Aqua Pump with a Hydor flo deflector.

Oh, and I bought a test kit to monitor the water elements.

I read a lot on this website and feel that I had a lot of questions answered in setting up the tank. I want to start with a good foundation first, before adding any "creatures".

I plan to start with fish first, then crab or shrimp and get to the coral later on when things are a little more established.

Since, I haven't killed anything yet.....lol ...would like to hear your thoughts.

Robin