Made the jump

[kev_sport]

Finally made the jump into salt after running planted freshwater tanks for years.

Setting up first tank. Red Sea desktop cube. All I have space for in the house. Almost completed the fishless cycling. Looking forward to adding some life (beyond bacteria) !

Appreciate all the wonderful knowledge available on the forums.

 

[Mike Lemming]

Welcome to the salty side! I was into planted tanks before as well, but once I got into salt, never looked back!!

 

[Tankful]

Take your time! And research is key! But you’ll love it

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Finally made the jump into salt after running planted freshwater tanks for years.

Setting up first tank. Red Sea desktop cube. All I have space for in the house. Almost completed the fishless cycling. Looking forward to adding some life (beyond bacteria) !

Appreciate all the wonderful knowledge available on the forums.

Welcome

 

[Jbissell1289]

Welcome! I just got back into it myself after a 2 year break due to being too busy. Take your time. The fact that you are doing a cycle, you are already on the right track.

 

[Zeefishies]

Welcome to the addiction
Lol

 

[ChrisPchef]

Welcome to the family!

 

[coralfishreef]

Welcome

 

[Duds]

Welcome!

Best advice I can offer especially for at least the first year keep it simple. By that I mean daily top offs/an ato and weekly water changes is really all you will need. I personally don’t test anything anymore, just make sure my salinity is on point. Sometimes especially on newer tanks trying to apply all the new tech, gadgets, dosing of elements/kalk, trying every single thing that someone says on the internet ends up just setting your tank further back. My tanks are now coming in to stride I feel and have never looked as good and that’s with just top offs and 10% weekly water changes. As things mature further that may change but for now I love this approach it’s quick and easy for me.

 

[Cpage101]

Welcome to the salty side. That small tank will grow I guarantee. We have all been there. Looking forward to seeing photos as you progress.