Shannono
Aquarium Advice Regular
Hi everyone. I've got some live rock questions that I hope you can all help me out with. Please read on...
I've been checking out www.liverocks.com and trying to decide which type of live rock to get. All of the rock looks great, but the Keys rock looks fantastic. Of course, it also costs the most (sigh). I have a 90 gallon tank, and I'm concerned about several things, namely:
1. What type of live rock did YOU purchase from Liverocks.com and why? Was it a mixture of different types of live rock, or all the same type? I'd love to hear everyone's live rock stories, plus I can really use your help in making the right decision.
2. If I put 180 pounds of live rock in my tank, will the rock overwhelm the tank to such an extent that it just looks like one big rock? Should I just aim for 1.5 pounds of rock per gallon, or 135 pounds, rather than 180 pounds?
3. Purchasing 180 pounds of live rock is quite cost prohibitive. Should I get over the pain in my pocketbook and purchase the full 180 pounds now (or get less LR if the prevailing consensus tells me I don't need 180 pounds), or spread the pain out over time? Of course, if I add the live rock gradually, will I be initiating another cycle each time I add some to my tank? I bought 2 Ocellaris Clowns and a Royal Gramma Basslet 1 week ago at the LFS that have been patiently sitting in my QT tank, and I'd like to move them to my display tank in another 3 weeks. Should I get the live rock NOW, add it to the tank, then add the fish, or is it possible to add the fish to the main tank BEFORE I add the live rock? I'd prefer not to stress out my brand new fish too much, as I'd really like them to live a long and happy life. 8)
Additionally, is it true that Aquarium Advice members get a bit of a discount from liverocks.com? If so, can someone provide me with more details about that?
4. Is the live rock that comes from Liverocks.com fully cured, or must I do that?
5. I have 80 pounds of aragonite sand in my tank. Do I need to add more sand to my tank, or will 80 pounds suffice?
Thanks a bunch for your help. I truly appreciate it!
I've been checking out www.liverocks.com and trying to decide which type of live rock to get. All of the rock looks great, but the Keys rock looks fantastic. Of course, it also costs the most (sigh). I have a 90 gallon tank, and I'm concerned about several things, namely:
1. What type of live rock did YOU purchase from Liverocks.com and why? Was it a mixture of different types of live rock, or all the same type? I'd love to hear everyone's live rock stories, plus I can really use your help in making the right decision.
2. If I put 180 pounds of live rock in my tank, will the rock overwhelm the tank to such an extent that it just looks like one big rock? Should I just aim for 1.5 pounds of rock per gallon, or 135 pounds, rather than 180 pounds?
3. Purchasing 180 pounds of live rock is quite cost prohibitive. Should I get over the pain in my pocketbook and purchase the full 180 pounds now (or get less LR if the prevailing consensus tells me I don't need 180 pounds), or spread the pain out over time? Of course, if I add the live rock gradually, will I be initiating another cycle each time I add some to my tank? I bought 2 Ocellaris Clowns and a Royal Gramma Basslet 1 week ago at the LFS that have been patiently sitting in my QT tank, and I'd like to move them to my display tank in another 3 weeks. Should I get the live rock NOW, add it to the tank, then add the fish, or is it possible to add the fish to the main tank BEFORE I add the live rock? I'd prefer not to stress out my brand new fish too much, as I'd really like them to live a long and happy life. 8)
Additionally, is it true that Aquarium Advice members get a bit of a discount from liverocks.com? If so, can someone provide me with more details about that?
4. Is the live rock that comes from Liverocks.com fully cured, or must I do that?
5. I have 80 pounds of aragonite sand in my tank. Do I need to add more sand to my tank, or will 80 pounds suffice?
Thanks a bunch for your help. I truly appreciate it!