2wenty2win
Reefing newb
Hello all, seen some good replys to the other folks like me (newbies). I recently purchased a 6 gallon Nano Cube w/lunar lights. I'll start by stating my procedures and welcome any slaps on my hands if I screwed up. I take criticism very well. I rinsed all mechanical part, filters, tank, etc. with clean water and let dry. Next applied my CaribSea premixed crushed coral, and then added commercial grade RO water. I applied all chemicals as follows: Sea Chem buffer, and Instant Ocean. Next I set my aquarium heater to the preset for 78 degrees Farenheit. I primed the pump before turning on. Placed all decorations. This is a fish only tank. I let the tank settle and run for 24 hours. I returned home from work and noticed the water was cloudy. I checked the salinity and it read 1.014. I have a Coral Life Deep Six Hydrometer. I called a local pet store and they advised me to use a bit of buffer. He advised me I had a bacteria blossom it was not a big deal. Als o the hydrometer is not a very accurate reading one either. I also noticed the temperature was at 86. I take it the temp caused a rise in the bacteria. Did I do anything wrong? The local pet shop also advised me to not use the Sea Chem Safe since I am using RO water. Please help. :frustrat: