New Reef Tank

[Sea Raider]

Just started my new reef tank (24 gal) after a couple of years doing research into what kind of aquarium I wanted. Finally done with Navy flight school and decided to jump into this. Not knowing much about the hobby, I went with an Aquapod as to not get in over my head. I put in live rock (Gulf and Fiji) and thats as far as I have gone. The rock is bursting with life and I'm wondering if I need to add anything to feed the organisms hanging out on the rock. The family that runs the local fish store is very helpful but I hate taking up their time.(Almost 4 hours on Sunday) Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated as I may not even know what questions to ask yet.

 

[MartinE]

Nah you dont need to feed anything the rock will take care of it in time. Take your time and remember nothing good happens fast in a reef tank

And :welcome:

 

[SnowManSnow]

hey man welcome to the hobby!

like M said. Make haste slowly.

What light are you running, and are you using a skimmer?

B

 

[Sea Raider]

The lfs ordered a skimmer for my tank and should be here tonight or tomorrow. As for the lights...
32w Dual sunpac daylight, 32w dual sunpac actinic, and 2 nocturnal lunar lights. Thanks for the help and I have no problem with going slow at this.

 

[SnowManSnow]

at 64w youll want to be careful with what animals you put in your tank. Make sure they are either non-photosynthetic, like many filterfeeders are, or require very little light.

If you find youself skimping.. dont skimp on the skimmer (as in a prism or a seaclone, and don't skimp on lighting )

just my 2 cents.

b

 

[Sea Raider]

The lights are 32 w dual sunpac 6700/10000k daylight and 32w dual sunpac actinic 420/460nm. Does that make any difference? Or do I still need something bigger?