that was the initial intention...but after setting up and system running...became lazy to keep colour sticks....hahahaha....so decide to keep softies n lps which r much easier to maintain and strive on nutrients....probably when i recomm
has lot of fishes...lost count...majestic angel, 3 anthias, 2 flame angels, 4-5 damsels, venustus angel, pbt, pair of onyx clowns, blue angel, and the list goes on and on.....and the tank is 2ft cube!
if u are cycling using prepared saltmix, try not to add the liverocks first...because the saltmix water is too sterile...it will harm the beneficial bacteria in the liverocks.
i would recommend using NSW (natural salt water) for cycling.
After cycling, you may use prepared saltmix water for water change and for subsequent water changes.
You may turn on the skimmer during cycling....depending on which school of thought. Some reefers prefer the skimmer to be off to allow bacteria to propagate. No hard and fuss rules.