Hi, new to the saltwater aquarium. I just took over a tank couple weeks ago with the live rock and sand. I was getting the required equipments and did not plan set up the tank until today. I keep all live rocks in a bucket with heater and a small pump. I have a few questions:
1. Do I still need to cycle the tank? Not sure if any bacteria died in the bucket last couple weeks
2. There are some emerald crabs and snails on live rock and still alive. Should I put them into the tank together with the rock?
3. Should I use the sand from old tank or get new sand?
4. If I plan to add more dry live rock, can I add them with the live rock?
1. Do I still need to cycle the tank? Not sure if any bacteria died in the bucket last couple weeks
2. There are some emerald crabs and snails on live rock and still alive. Should I put them into the tank together with the rock?
3. Should I use the sand from old tank or get new sand?
4. If I plan to add more dry live rock, can I add them with the live rock?