Setting up sw tank

[hutchinson]

Im setting my saltwater tank up tommorrow its 55 gallons.
Im gona add the sand and the salt. how long do i wait to add live rock. and after i add live rock how long do i wait to add FISH?

 

[lion_crazz]

You can add the live rock 24 hours after you have the temp and salinity correct in the tank.
You will be able to add your first fish 4-6 weeks after the rock goes in. You will need to wait until the ammonia and nitrite are definitely 0 before adding anything to the tank.

 

[rs1831]

Add the live rock tomorrow when you do everything else because it will help you with the cycle. The cycle will take about 4-6 weeks so in that time don't add any fish. I would so a search on here about cycling with a raw shrimp.
Good luck.

 

[ravenno92]

after u add the live rock u should wait till the tank is done cycling to add fish(should take about a month)