thanks to all for the welcome. Very excited to be getting into this.
Started cycling at the beginning of April with live rock and sand, added the watchman goby and clean up crew mid April, started adding coral a week later. So 1 month total. Will be adding a skunk shrimp and a few clowns within the next month. That will be it until I get a bigger tank (FYI no interest in a bigger tank either until I move in the next few years) but i'm loving this so far and have been so impressed with everyones tanks that I've seen so far!
For anyone looking to start a Nano from scratch here is what I have purchased to get to where I am right now
Tank
12 Gallon Nano Cube and Stand
Heater - Aqueon Pro 50W
Pump - MaxiJet 900
Hydor flo
Digital Thermometer - AODE® Digital LCD Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature
Floating Thermometer
Koralia Blower 425 (Downgraded to 240)
Koralia Blower 240
Current USA Truelumen 12-Inch Dual Nano LED Striplight Kit
Current USA Dual Ramp Timer Light
Arag Alive Live Sand
Live Rock
Water/Water Testing
Aquatic Life RO System
Aquatic Life DI Add on
Refractometer
TDS Meter
Wood panel for RODI System
1/4" ID PolyPipe FDA Grade 25ft
Red sea Marine Test Kit
Home Depot 5 Gallon Mixing bucket x 2
Home Depot 5 Gallon Mixing bucket Lid x 2
1/4 In Line shut off valve (For drip Valve)
Used 5 Gallon Water Jug x 3 for RO water storage
Materials
Reef Salt - Instant Ocean
New Life Spectrum 1mm Sinking Pellet
Nutri Diet Marine Flakes
Super Glue Gel for Coral
Walmart Polyester fill small bag (Filter Floss)
Omega One Mini Pellets
Equipment
Small gravel vac - Siphon
Net
Gloves
Surge Protector