Hi Everyone, just Starting Out:)

[hillegom]

Your calcium level should be between 380 and 450, so do not add anymore until the levels come down. Check the levels before you add things. Also check your alkalinity. It goes hand in hand with calcium. Save up for a refractometer to check the salinity, it is way more accurate than a hydrometer and is one of the basic instruments one should have. Sometimes you can pick one up for about 25$ from someone getting out of the hobbly.

[rocketlily]

I have a 10 gal in the nano contest and I did add to it the first month. However, the rock and water came from a tank in the house I had running for months. It was like taking a little piece out out of the big tank and separating it. Unfortunately, with the short time for the contest (only 6 months) it doesn't give you time to cyle new rocks and water.

Good luck with everything and when you hear someone tell you to take it slow, it is really good advise.