bekani Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hey guys I've just got my first 4ft tank, it's currently cycling Any tips? Also places to buy yellow tangs and blue surgeon fish cheap? Also does anyone have any spare live rock for sale? I need about another 3kgs. I'm in morayfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hey! Welcome, I can't help with any of your questions.. Just wanted to say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywant87 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi bekani, just wait for it............. I am sure mbunmad will advise that you don't cycle a tank you cycle the filter lol. Common comment, welcome aboard. Happy new year. What fish do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAquaHolic001 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I don't know anything about saltwater if you are planning on saltwater. But feeder fish help boost the cycle time e.t.c. and if they die hey, it's just 2 bucks. Better than that $100 fish or something alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 My advice with marine is. Read lots meaning read 5-10 peoples experience with each thing you want to do, only believe parts of what you read. Be patient, nothing good in marine happens fast but bad things do happen fast. Buy quality equipment from the start or you will end up buying it twice. Buy good quality test kits, for starters you will need ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, Kh, ph, calcium, magnesium and phosphate. Red sea and salifert are good for most. Hanna checkers are the best What sort of tank are you setting up, Fish only or reef? What sort of filtration? What sort of lighting? If you have only just started cycling it will be at least a month before you can add anything so have a look around at livestock and get advice. The best start for quality information are age of aquariums, the Tech den and nielsons marine mates. Be prepared to fail at least once and learn from it. Enjoy the hobby and welcome to the forum. Cheers mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) @garywant87tanks said: "I am sure mbunmad will advise that you don't cycle a tank you cycle the filter lol" Wrong, wrong, wrong! My advise is cycle a bike, it's way cheaper. bgomf. Edited January 4, 2016 by mbunamad forgot a full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garywant87 Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 BUT will the cycle fit in to the tank, hehehehe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
