I am getting back into the hobby and trying to start small (I tend to get carried away). My goal is to have a low maintenance, soft reef w a couple fish. So far I have dusted off my old nano and bought some equipment.
Equipment:
I ordered a new PC bulb and temperature probe for my reef keeper light to start. I then did some research on a skimmer and went with the Tunze 9001. I replaced the "stock" returns with maxi jet 1200s and unfortunately they are louder than the ones I originally had! I replaced them primarily for noise. I then ordered an ATO (autotopoff.com) so that I can have them both on and have running water drown out the noise of the pumps running as opposed to hearing them turn on over and over.
Livestock:
Went with dead rock to avoid pests (going to dip everything this time). Primarily Tonga branches from BRS. I even did some drilling and added some acrylic rods. Going bare bottom. I got 3 zoa frags from AquaSD...I just couldn't help myself. Threw 2 tank bred Ocellaris' in along w a small clean up crew. They are all fine so far (day 4).
Cycling:
I am adding MicroBacter7 everyday to help with beneficial bacteria.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
It's good to be back