shilpe
Member
Ok, so I went to my LFS today to do some research as to what products are available before I take apart my 75g freshwater tank. I picked their brains as to what to do with setting up my sw tank, can you guys please look over the order they suggested to see if it sounds right? I really appreciate it!
They said to fill 75% of the tank with water, add half a container of the oceanic sea salt mix (90g container) , test salinity with hydrometer, adjust salinity by adding more water, or salt as required. Add regular sand, add Kent marine pH buffer. Add Chemi Pure Carbon pouches - one in each of my eheim filters. Then start the filters. They said I could also add 2 pks of Bio spira. I would like to do a fish only tank. I am still a little unsure of what time line I am supposed to be following, for example how long should I wait after adding the sand before I start my filters, and when can I add LR. They also said I do not need to use LS because I am not doing a reef tank, is this true? I do not mind adding LS, as long as it is going to be playing a beneficial role. I eagerly await your replies as to how I should go about this. Please help!
They said to fill 75% of the tank with water, add half a container of the oceanic sea salt mix (90g container) , test salinity with hydrometer, adjust salinity by adding more water, or salt as required. Add regular sand, add Kent marine pH buffer. Add Chemi Pure Carbon pouches - one in each of my eheim filters. Then start the filters. They said I could also add 2 pks of Bio spira. I would like to do a fish only tank. I am still a little unsure of what time line I am supposed to be following, for example how long should I wait after adding the sand before I start my filters, and when can I add LR. They also said I do not need to use LS because I am not doing a reef tank, is this true? I do not mind adding LS, as long as it is going to be playing a beneficial role. I eagerly await your replies as to how I should go about this. Please help!