Wanted to share the experience with everyone. I currently have 30 ibs base rock from a previous tank, bought a clam rock (LOOOOONG story) 5.25 ibs and added a few shrooms and zoos last week on 7 ibs rock. We also have 2 clowns. The tank has been up for a month and cycled with the base rock in 2 weeks. I believe that I will QT the LR.com rock and add it to the main tank when all is well. Been tempted to just put the rock in the main tank but I am to chicken to risk the things that are already in the tank.
I have 30 ibs BR, and 20 ibs Coral, 10 ibs KEYS coming today from LR.com.
Here is my set-up
55 gallon tank
50 ibs play sand (shhh!)
30 ibs of caribsea aragonite
10 ibs aragonite from an established tank
jebo 180 skimmer (I know, I know not best choice.)
This skimmer is rated for over 3 times my volume, and since we know there will be no where near 55 gallons in the tank with the rock sand etc I believe, hope and pray it will not cause me any troubles. Have yet to keep it adjusted correctly.
jebo compact lights, 48 inches, 2 actinic and 2 10k daylight with a total of 220 watts. I will later supplement with another strip light. Prob. MH
DIY fuge- I wanted a fuge instead of a sump because I would rather goodies get chopped up going in instead of out , used gravity for tank return. Might consider a sump later for added water volume. Running the lights on the fuge at night to help with ph.
2 4000 aquaclear ph, and a regent power head rated for a 50-60 gallon.
2 whisper heaters rated for 60-70 gallons tank.
DHL's website said that I am scheduled for AM delivery and that the rock is with the local carrier now. When the rock gets here I will list hitchhikers and pictures. Mike was the best with customer service I experienced while trying to make an educated decision about where to by the rock from and earned my good faith. Now lets see how the rock looks when it arrives , it's hard to wait lol
I have 30 ibs BR, and 20 ibs Coral, 10 ibs KEYS coming today from LR.com.
Here is my set-up
55 gallon tank
50 ibs play sand (shhh!)
30 ibs of caribsea aragonite
10 ibs aragonite from an established tank
jebo 180 skimmer (I know, I know not best choice.)
This skimmer is rated for over 3 times my volume, and since we know there will be no where near 55 gallons in the tank with the rock sand etc I believe, hope and pray it will not cause me any troubles. Have yet to keep it adjusted correctly.
jebo compact lights, 48 inches, 2 actinic and 2 10k daylight with a total of 220 watts. I will later supplement with another strip light. Prob. MH
DIY fuge- I wanted a fuge instead of a sump because I would rather goodies get chopped up going in instead of out , used gravity for tank return. Might consider a sump later for added water volume. Running the lights on the fuge at night to help with ph.
2 4000 aquaclear ph, and a regent power head rated for a 50-60 gallon.
2 whisper heaters rated for 60-70 gallons tank.
DHL's website said that I am scheduled for AM delivery and that the rock is with the local carrier now. When the rock gets here I will list hitchhikers and pictures. Mike was the best with customer service I experienced while trying to make an educated decision about where to by the rock from and earned my good faith. Now lets see how the rock looks when it arrives , it's hard to wait lol