dad&son
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Tank water parametrs are all at correct levels( tank set up for 6 weeks Sat.) with Ph being slightly low at 8.0 but I dont have a ncalcium /alk test kit yet so I dont want to add buffer. I have a 55 gallon tank 70 lbs live rock and a 3 gallon refugium with 4 lbs live sand and about 4 lbs live rock. Presently in the tank wich has completly cycled for about 2 weeks now are two firefish gobys 2 scarlet hermits and 5 bluelegs That I purchased after ther cycle. Now as for the hitchikers who came into the tank I also have an orange serpent starfish (originally thought it was a red ) quite a few bristle worms and as of tonight a sally lightfoot crab I believe still studying him. Tommorrow I am getting from SWF .com a 30-90 gallon cleaner crew and 3 green chromis ( order was placed before hitch hikers were found) I have made 5 gallons of saltwater yesterday to replace the water that will be used for drip acclimation and it is currently circulating with a PH . What else do I need to do to prepare for my new arrivals have I missed anything? And also I have read and re read the acclimation guide on here the only thing I am confused about is that by adding new water to tank rather than drip acclimation water wont I be upsetting the tank and its levels, I am asuming the invert bio load will be minimal and all fish should be able to be added safley without creating a spike. Any suggestions are appreciated. Tank turn over is just about 1000 gph with power heads , refugium and Skilter filter. (I Know everyone hates them but mine seems to be working fine)
