Newb has questions - first tank ever.

[JimD]

If so, would I then introduce hardy fish as a way to build ammonia and get the cycle going?

When you introduce a fish ... don't start with Damsels. IMO you will regret it later. They are territorial and mean.

Ok, dont use fish to cycle your tank, rely on the die-off from the rock, cured or not! Eventually the ammonia will top out and then begin to drop, when its at zero, you can begin to add a clean-up crew...


Temp 77
KH -9-10
ph 8.6
ammonia - 0
CO2 - 0,6
Salt levels - perfect

Explain the Co2 level, what in your opinion is a perfect salt level? Temp could be slightly warmer and you Kh is perfect.