Cycling

[mahoney]

I am new to the hobby and have a few questions. When I set up a new tank, what is the process of putting "things" in there while it is cycling, LR, LS, clean-up crew, etc.? How does the cycling process go? LR, LS, clean-up crew, etc. After the cycle ends I can add one animal at a time, so that the tanks bio system doesn't overload (am I correct). Can you guys give me any other suggestions on setting up a new tank?
Is there a water quality difference between a reef and a FOWLR tank? Can I make the water for these tanks about the same?

 

[mahoney]

Can anybody help me out, like what and when to put into a new tank? Thanks

 

[shoer]

sounds like you got the gist of it. just put in your sand and rock and let it sit till the cycle is done.... do large water change then start adding clean up crew and fish slow.....

 

[mahoney]

Thank you.