Newbie-Please Help

[davis7716]

Hi everyone!! I just bought, on an impulse, a 55 gallon tank. I've wanted a saltwater aquarium for some time now so I'm working on it now. I've got it all set up and it's been running for about 4 days now. The readings on the hydrometer are between 1.024 and 1.025 is that too high. And my water seems slightly cloudy. Can i begin to put in fish? I'm just going to start with damsels. Also I want to do live rock but how do I set it up and put in coral and all that other stuff. Please any info will help. I just want to know what my next step is. Thanks. :D

[peregrinus]

how mush live rock do you have? i would not put any fish in just yet. let us know what you have for a filter, LR, LS and anyother info you can provide..

[graphixx]

Davis, first off WELCOME ABOARD!!!

I would hold off on putting anything in your tank for a couple of weeks. Your tank is going through some pretty amazing biological changes in these next few weeks. I would use this time to get your hands on as much info as possible. the one thing that you can have in this hobby especially where your at is patience.
Also, what kind of lighting do you have and filtration? If you could list your equipment your using this would greatly help answer any questions you have.
Best of luck!!! This is one of the most enjoyable and challenging hobbys you could ask for.

Greg

[Dirt4dinner]

Davis....you might want to check out where you posted this in the help section too...there have been lots of responses. Stick to that one for info. You are asking for help....

Check out the chat room too, there is usually someone in there who can answer real time questions.