Need some help on dry rock

[Bax71]

I was wanting to know if I could get a tub of saltwater and put some dry rock in it and then put some live rock on top . Run a pump & light? Would that kick of the dry rock to live rock. i was wanting to due this so when I go to start up my tank. I would have alot more liverock in it . Need some help on this matter

 

[herp_mommy]

yes, you can. You don't even need the live rock, just add the dry rock to the tub, and cycle the tub just like a fish tank.

 

[Bax71]

What if I want a Certain kind of Micro algae to grow on it

 

[Bax71]

I want to have all Fiji live rock ?

 

[herp_mommy]

I want to have all Fiji live rock ?

Then you'll have to buy Fiji live rock. And the macro algae too.

 

[Bax71]

Could I buy some Fiji live rock and put it on top of the dry rock and let that seed it

 

[TheTodd]

That would work. Its actually what a lot of people do.

 

[Bax71]

Thank for every ones help

 

[Bax71]

Ok need some advice on start up . When I start up the tank and fuge should I have micro alg. In the fuge or not . Help me out

 

[Mebbid]

Micro algae, no but macro algae is a definitive yes. I would use either chaeto or grape caulerpa. The caulerpa grows faster but the chaeto is safer. You will also need some 6500k lighting for your macro algae in your fuge.

 

[Bax71]

Thanks for the info . I have light for it getting close to start running I'm about to install it in the wall . Going to be able to see it on 3 sides & a display fuge to

 

[Trueerfan]

Good luck with in wall. Love mine, just think of everything before you start.

 

[Bax71]

That's what in trying to do thank god for every ones help here . What size tank due you have in the wall

 

[Trueerfan]

75 gallon
Here is some early pics of it

 

[Bax71]

That looks good in the wall