Need help with tank set up

So this is everything needed to start cycle, correct?

 

well if ur going to be buy more live, or dry rock later why are even even starting to cycal. you will just have to do it again

 

This was obviously a "loose" guideline for him to follow. I could have went into more detail but since he is asking basic questions I doubt he would understand anything more in depth.

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This is not true at all. Dry or live rock can be added to an established system and not cause a cycle if its done properly.

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Ok, I will let you know on how much I have when I go to LFS on Wednesday

 

Ok, just a thought, would it be cheeper to start out with a smaller tank? 15-20 gal? Seems like less water to buy, less sand, and less live rock

 

I would keep the tank you have. The bigger the tank, the easier it will be starting out, since you have more margin for error, and you WILL make errors when you are learning. Not to mention the stocking ratios for saltwater are alot less than freshwater, so a 20 gallon tank will fill up in a HURRY, and you will be stuck wanting to upgrade. No offense, but if you are that worried about the cost, you may want to just stick to freshwater. I love seeing new people get into this hobby and post pictures of their tanks, but this is an EXPENSIVE hobby. If you are already trying to cut costs, you will end up with a setup that doesnt work properly, and then you will get discouraged with saltwater right away. I would advise to save money and do it the right way. Just my 2 cents.

 

well if he added more uncured rock to his tank, yes he would have to cycal the rock

 

Yup, I have heard and read that on average, a 55g (for example) saltwater will cost ~10-20x the cost of a 55g freshwater, I have spent over $2k on my 40B with mid-grade equipment, which by the way I worry about failing, and that's without fish, corals, or my skimmer added in. I don't think you'd be able to be sucessful with this tank on such a low budget, and since you want coral later on, you will be selling your stuff at a loss to get more expensive and better equipment. Good luck though.

 

First this is a forum that people go for help and will take to heart what is said is gold. Especially someone that is new to the hobby. Second never assume someone won't or can't understand what is said.

We are here to help and if you can not then I suggest to allow others to do that task.

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