live rock question

[JoeA]

For a 55 gal tank I think I probably should have at least 60# of live rock. But If I don't have that much rock in my tank is there another way to aid in my filtration via my sump? What could I add to help untill I get enough rock?

 

[Atari]

Any kind of biomedia will work really.. basically just something with a lot of surface area. Bioballs or those ceramic hoops that fluvals use spring to mind.

Just be sure to rinse them in SW on a regular basis to clean off any detritus that might raise nitrates.

 

[crage34]

y not by some hirocks base rock? it is very cheap and if u have some live rock the base will eventually become live

 

[JoeA]

thanks for the advice!

 

[crage34]

i got 30 lbs of base rock for 15.00 off ebay just so u know it is considerably cheaper than live rock..i only have 6 lbs of live rock and in 3 months i have pods all over my base rock...

 

[first-timer89]

new 25 gallon saltwater tank, dont have any fish yet and am finished cycling the tank. the tank is empty with just livesand in it. has a wisper 40 an a seaclone100 skimmer running. what next?
live rock or artifical?

please help!