[ReefNole]

Well, the day has come.

After a DIY stand, dozens of Amazon purchases, rock epoxying, and all of the other things you all have done so many times, today is the day water makes it in my 29g.

I did a lot of things differently this time (actually purchased a refractometer, black substrate, egg crate under the rocks, and dry rock/sand). Most I think for the better, but I'm nervous about the length of my cycle by only feeding as my source of ammonia. Also, as it's an invert only tank, I'm wondering about adding a few hermits about 2 weeks into the cycle, but I've never cycled with anything alive and don't necessarily want to start unless yall think it would be ok.

Either way, I'll have pictures eventually, but just wanted to share my excitement with the board as I'm back in the hobby after 5 years removed. Thanks all for the support and wisdom on this board. Time to fill it up and wait!