Diving in to saltwater

[TattooedTanker]

Here are a few pictures of my first attempt at saltwater. I do have to say I like looking at the live rock more than my freshwater tanks lol. Bare with me as I try to aqua scape. Oh in addition I have never seen ammo levels as high as what I have right now. They are off the chart! Any newb advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Jeremy S.]

More live rock and let that baby cycle well. Love it so far though!

 

[Codyluthy]

I second the motion more live rock and maybe try some smart start complete SW

 

[TattooedTanker]

I agree I need more live rock. The cost in my are is outrageous

 

[TattooedTanker]

Live rock is definitely in its future. Thanks for the positive words. I will be adding more dry Fiji rock this week. With the cost of live rock locally at about $8 per lb it will be mostly dry rock for now. Will adding live rock later create a mini cycle?

 

[Codyluthy]

Daaaaaam where the heck do you live that's double the price of Idaho live rock

 

[DanRamirez57]

Yea there is someone selling it for 3$ a lb in boise! Where in Idaho are you?

 

[Codyluthy]

Boise lol yea u can find it from like random people for cheap here sumtimes. It is usually right about four bucks a pound from the fish stores

 

[Jeremy S.]

In Tennessee it's around $7/lb :/

 

[obscurereef]

Dry base rock is really cheap. I got BRS pukani rock which seems expensive, but the rock is so porous that you don't need that much. I'd say 1/2-1lb per gallon would work..maybe even less if you want. I bought 100 lbs for my 70 gallon and only used 3/4. There are 12 one foot rocks and 3 huge two feet rocks. They are fairly easy to aquascape b/c they have a seamless look (fit together nicely) and there's obviously no pests if that's a concern.
I know I sound like a salesperson, but I just really love this rock and wanted to recommend it to you
BRS Pukani Dry Aquarium Live Rock - Bulk Dry Live Rock - Bulk Reef Supply
My aquascape:

 

[TattooedTanker]

I am in northern Colorado but I have found it in Denver for $3 per lb. it's a drive but after biting the whole set up for $100 on CL i should be able to justify the drive to my wife

 

[all4wheels2]

I am in northern Colorado but I have found it in Denver for $3 per lb. it's a drive but after biting the whole set up for $100 on CL i should be able to justify the drive to my wife

I live in northern Colorado. Live rock is really expensive. I went with dry rock for my entire setup. It will turn live within a few months Mine get covered in coralline algae.

 

[TattooedTanker]

Well my LFS had a shipment of live rock delivers yesterday so I went a bought 25lbs. Looks better but I will aqua scape it tomorrow after work



A little better