Hi and Welcome to the site!!!
Congrats on setting up your second SW tank!!
There is lots of good info here on the site so make sure to check it out. The stickies on the top of the new hobbyist section are fantastic.
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Originally Posted by
Sargent1981 http:///t/392115/starting-a-16-gallon-bow-front#post_3480128
I have been doing this hobby for about six months now and I am really enjoying it. I have a 29 gallon Biocube that is doing great, My question is I have started working on my 16 gallon which is in the cycling stage right now with no fish just live sand and live rock. I have let it cycle with the lights off for about 3 weeks now and just started turning the lights on today. I have not tested the water but I have been using cycled water bought at the LFS. How long should I wait to add fish and what fish would be good to start with, Sooner or later I would like to add seahorses which the size of the tank I will only be able to get the sunburst ones. Any help would be great because I am not trying to go broke on fish purchases.
The length of time you need to wait will depend 100% on your test results. There is no magic length of time. Check out the sticky for cycling a tank. Lots of good info.
For something small like a 16g I would maybe start with 1 clown. You are really only going to be able to put in nano fish, and maybe only 2 or three max. There are some really good looking ones so make sure you check them out.
Seahorses are generally going to do best in a species only tank. I am not sure if a 16g is adequate for them. There are some horse keepers on the site and they would be better able to suggest options.
Do you have your own test kits??? If so start testing the water and when all your levels are 0 then you can add your first fish.
Good luck and keep us posted.
