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01-04-2011, 08:23 PM #1
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Seeding rock
Hi again saltys lol
I've ordered 6kg (14lbs ish) of ocean rock http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...id=p2761.l1259
I assume I can just use this as a foundation with my LFS supplied, cured live rock ontop and eventually it will seed and all become live?
Cheers, chrisUsed to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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01-04-2011, 08:38 PM #2
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You are correct.
Stock the tank you have, not the tank you plan to have. Always have and use patience.
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For those of you who want a SW tank and never have had one before or just starting out, read this blog entry from my blog on AC, it will give you a place to start.
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01-04-2011, 08:56 PM #3
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woop woop lol
The ocean rock is about a 5th of the price of the live cured stuff I'm getting!
Thanks buddy
Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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01-04-2011, 09:39 PM #4
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When you get your base / dry rock (not the live rock from the LFS), soak it in fresh water for about 2 weeks. That will help to leach out any phosphates or nitrates that could be on that rock.
I did that with my dry rock and I was a little shocked to see the nitrates and phosphates rise.
Just a little trick that helped me when setting up my SW tank.If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
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01-04-2011, 09:43 PM #5
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Cool :)
I am getting the rock on thursday but am not getting the live stuff for at least 2-3 weeks so will do that :)
Cheers buddy!Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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01-04-2011, 11:02 PM #6
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Now hold on a minute here *Cliff scratches his head*
Unless I missed it, but are you really starting a SW tank without starting a SW tank journal ?
Now you know I’m just teasing you in hopes that you will start a journal. 
If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
Fishless Cycle Cycling with Fish Marine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]
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01-04-2011, 11:10 PM #7
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The journal will be started when everything arrives... or at least then I've got more than an empty glass cube and a bucket of salt ;)
got acrylic coming from ebay and loads, of bits ordered online and in my LFS.
I can't wait! Hope its as much fun as setting up my 80G planted was!Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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01-04-2011, 11:14 PM #8
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I can't wait to read it !!!!
If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
Fishless Cycle Cycling with Fish Marine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]
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01-05-2011, 11:37 AM #9
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I forgot to ask, are you planning a FOWLR or reef tank ?
If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer than others." - Anthony Calfo
Fishless Cycle Cycling with Fish Marine Aquarium Info [URL="http://saltwater.aquaticcommunity.com/"]
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01-05-2011, 12:12 PM #10
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FOWLR
I think if I were to do a reef it would have to be a bigger tank!Used to try and keep track of my fish here.....
Ran out of room and time!!!
Instead I'll tell you the best piece of fishkeeping equipment ever....... Algae Scrubber :)
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