A beginner's guide to saltwater

[FusionRise]

When setting up a saltwater aquarium, I was wondering if I can cycle it the same way as I would with an additional freshwater aquarium.

I'm thinking of using media from a cycled tank to speed up the process. Can I do this with a saltwater tank and how would I go about it - what's the best point to do this, after I've mixed the saltwater and set up the tank, for example?

[rusticore]

yeah, that's correct, as long as the media, rock, or sand is from another established saltwater tank, you're good to go.

[axonify]

I'd fill the tank about 3/4 with saltwater, making sure it's at the right temp and specific gravity first. Then I'd add the rock and new sand - I wouldn't transfer sand from an existing tank, maybe just a small amount, like a cup. When moving the rock, keep it wet and minimize the time it's out of water.