I have been reading and thought I would add my own experience. When I first started my tank, it was converted from fresh to salt and I let it set for 2 weeks before I added fish (thinking that because I used water from my fresh tank helped speed the cycel) My LFS started me off with a bluejaw trigger which was totally cool and a yellow boxfish he too was cool. about a week later I purchased an undulated and a niger. Wow, was I moving too fast. I started loosing my very expensive fish. Finally, at last cout, I had lost about 200.00 worth of fish not to mention my pride. So, I started over with less expensive, less aggresssive fish. (my choice) Now, everyone is doing fine. When I decided to set up another tank and start a reef tank I took it very slow. I let it cycle for about 8 weeks mostly because I couldn't afford to purchase all the rock at once and I needed to get the retro kit for the light but needless to say, 8 weeks of just water and rock. I have since added stock about 2 pieces each month and I love my tank. Moral of my long story is that when I took my time, everyone including myself was happy with the end result. I know from experience that it sucks to have water and rock alone in your tank, but The End Result is amazing. Good luck and listen the the advise you get from the board, most of them really know what they are talking about.
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