Water Test Results...Ready for fish?

[superwade2]

Hi All,
I'm pretty sure my 46 Gal has been cycled for a couple weeks now with Ammonia and Nitrites at Zero since about week 3 (Fishless Cycle using 80 lbs LR and 50 Lbs Live Sand).
I picked up a few more Salifert Test Kits and wanted to make sure all of my stuff looked OK before I picked up a couple Clowns to start off with. My small Cleaning Crew went in about a week or so ago and has been munching on my Algea. I did a 25% water change last week before adding the Cleanup Crew.
Here are my Water Parameters as of tonight;
Temp = 79.3F
SG = 1.023
Ammonia =0
Nitrite = 0
Nitrate = ~10-15
PH = 8.1
KH = 8.8 dkH
ALK = 3.14 meq/L
I "think" I'm ready to start with a couple of small Clowns and see how they do for a few weeks before adding anything else. I like watching the Snails and Hermits and stuff so at least I have some movement in the tank.
Comments?
SW2

 

[usinkit]

If your ammonia and nitrites spiked and came back down to 0 i would say your ready to add your clowns.

 

[wax32]

You are ready, though your SG could be a little higher (1.026). In the long run inverts and corals will be better off with full strength sea water.

 

[superwade2]

Originally Posted by wax32
You are ready, though your SG could be a little higher (1.026). In the long run inverts and corals will be better off with full strength sea water.
Yah, I had been keeping my SG closer to 1.024-1.025, but when I drip acclimated my Cleaning Crew Last Week I didn't have any Premixed Salt water made up, so I just topped off with fresh RO/DI Water. I will mix up some and add this weekend and get my SG back into the 024-025 area.
No plans for Corals anytime soon... will be FOWLR for the forseeable future till I get a better handle on everything, as I'm pretty much a complete newbie.
Thanks
SW2