Saltwater mix question

[essengy]

starting my first reef tank with a 15 gallon.

I just mixed my saltwater in the tank but i wont be getting my sand and live rock for another week. is it ok to just leave the saltwater in the tank for that long? i currently have a heater at 78 degrees and a powerhead moving the water.

 

[b-ridge]

Yes. You'll be fine

 

[essengy]

thanks for the quick reply!

 

[b-ridge]

Your welcome. And welcome to the saltwater world. You found a great place with some knowledgeable people. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even questions you feel are dumb or silly. Good luck

 

[essengy]

just to add to my first question - if i add some sand and rock received from a friend today would i be able to continue to cycle my tank with new sand and live rock i get in a week or should i just wait until i have everything before putting anything into the tank?

 

[wschang812]

welcome to the reef life. cycle with ur friends rock today and put in more rock next week:bigeyes2:

 

[essengy]

Thank you kind sir. Excited to be here! :grouphug:

 

[NYReefer]

Welcome! Just remember to watch your SG as water will evaporate. When i had my nano set up i put a mark on the back of the tank where i wanted my water level to be and would refill with fresh RO water daily. Smaller the tank= smaller margin for error so make sure you keep on top of water changes as well.

 

[OrangeCountyCorals]

Yeah you should be good. Keep a wave maker running and check you salt level before you add rock. Seeing you'll be evaporating water.

 

[theMeat]

What kind of filter?

 

[salpet]

get a nano wet/dry with a built in skimmer (great filter) and welcome aboard

 

[BioMan]

Welcome!