Just started 55d Reef

[hardparts2]

Well I got all my equipment a week ago and started my tank up. I added the aragamax sand and got a 4 inch sand bed. Then I Put in 2 seio 620 s and 2 150 watt heaters added ro water and let it run for 1 day. Day 2 I added salt sg is at 1.026 has been sense first day and already topped the tank off 3 times. Ph is about 7.9 I think it should be about 8.2 shouldnt it ? On day 2 I also added coralife super skimmer needle wheel 125 had a problem with micro bubbles but it is not that bad now. Im still having a problem with water level in skimmer not being constant but im working on it.I had to build a new canopy to fit the 440 watts of vho in, its alomost done.How long can I run the tank wiyh just salt water in it? I will be getting 55 lbs of lr in about a week and a half. Oh the temp in the tank stays at 79.6 during the day and 79.4 at night is this good?

Thanks Bob

 

[ChrisRD]

The pH is a bit on the low side but the skimmer should help with that (depending on ambient CO2 levels). Temp is fine. You'll be OK running as is until you get your rock in there. If you're getting rock that needs curing, keep an eye on ammonia levels after you add it. If they start getting high do a large water change or two.