LR Question

[Joester2k3]

Should LR be placed on the glass or on the sand??????????? does it really matter

 

[Sparky]

I got it on both. If it up against the glass you will have difficulty cleaning the glass in that area without moving the rock.

 

[Florida8]

I made sure mine was snug on the glass so my 'diggers' wouldn't get crushed when they burrowed under it.

 

[Joester2k3]

alright makes sense

 

[Florida8]

if you have your sand in already, you can just gently push and slightly twist the rocks that will be on the bottom until they are firmly on the glass.

 

[vsnsofadrgn]

i have mine on the sand, i later read that it should be placed on the glass to prevent "avolanches". i havent had any probems, but i dont have anything that digs either.

 

[Joester2k3]

Well I got it in the tank and of course the sand clouded up again but hopefully this will help stop that issue as others have suggested it will

 

[Joester2k3]

Some sand settled on the rocks Should i get a Baster n blow it off?

 

[jaiden]

I use 4" wide pvc couplings which stick out of the sand an inch or so to put the rock on. this keeps it up so that the whole surface is used for filtration. also it's stable.

 

[Joester2k3]

thats an awesome idea

 

[Joester2k3]

How long can LR live during shipping???????

 

[Brenden]

All depends on temp and moisture so it can vary tremedously.

 

[Joester2k3]

Well its taking 3 days for it to get to me from Florida?????

 

[hackteck]

i ordered mine 2 day air when i got it there wasnt very much die off ordered from marinedepot

 

[Joester2k3]

The rock has arrived and i scrubed off the die off with a new toothbrush in a SW bucket and placed it in my tank (since im cycling anyway) MY water color seems to have changed..... lol Is it my eyes playing tricks on me or is it possible that the water has ome particles from that new rock in it now and will clear up after a while????
Any thoughts?

 

[hackteck]

did it take on a greenish tinge?

 

[Joester2k3]

Yes Its greenish look to it now??? Normal i hope LOL

 

[cmor1701d]

All sounds normal. Let the tank cycle. Keep reading the articles, search the older posts for cycling questions, diatoms, algae questions, etc. and of course post your questions here as they arise.

 

[hackteck]

mine kinda looked kinda greenish but after a few days my filter cleared it up

 

[Joester2k3]

If it doesnt clear up in a few days ill put the water polisher in that works like a charm every time