Hey everyone, Thank you in advance for helping me out!
I have just began setting up my new tank and first I added non live sand than I added fresh water, than I added my 2 power heads to get the water moving, than I got my water temperature to 78 degrees and stable, than I added 60 Gal worth of Salt. Now I still have salt on the bottom of my tank, on top of the sand, and I can still see the currents which looks slimy which I beleive is from the salt. How can I get the salt to evenly distrute, or should the salt just sit on the bottom?
I have nothing in my tank, I have non live sand. I used fresh water cause its a brand new tank! I was advised it was ok by 2 different people at my local fish stores!
i understand you have non live sand, what brand or type? if its something heavier you could aim the powerhead more down towards it to help without creating much of a sand storm but im wondering what sand you have.
tap water is going to cause alot of issues down the road, i highly suggest using RO/DI water only.
Hey I have 2 power heads and all the salt is cleared up!
My heat is stable at 78 degrees Fahrenheit! My question is do i set up my trickle system and the pump to pump the water back in my tank first or add the live sand first?
Thank You
very common, this is why i suggest a refractometer which can be found on ebay for about $20-30. more expensive then a hydrometer but if set up correctly it will give you a very accurate reading.
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