Hi guys,
Be kind I'm new to all of this.
I'm getting started setting up my tank, and I am seriously considering getting live rock and using it to cycle. My question is can I just use a standard "perfecto" type aquarium hood for live rock? This is a brand new tank with a glass top and single bulb light hood. It is too late to return. If it is not sufficient for live rock, then the tank will be fish only because I cannot afford to buy a new lighting system. I can barely afford live rock!
Right now the tank is completely empty except for saltwater. I want to make sure everything is totally cool before going ahead and buying rock.
Oh, one more question. The substrate will be Old Castle playsand. Should I put that in before or after the live rock (assuming I even go with live rock).
Thanks for any help!!
Be kind I'm new to all of this.
I'm getting started setting up my tank, and I am seriously considering getting live rock and using it to cycle. My question is can I just use a standard "perfecto" type aquarium hood for live rock? This is a brand new tank with a glass top and single bulb light hood. It is too late to return. If it is not sufficient for live rock, then the tank will be fish only because I cannot afford to buy a new lighting system. I can barely afford live rock!
Right now the tank is completely empty except for saltwater. I want to make sure everything is totally cool before going ahead and buying rock.
Oh, one more question. The substrate will be Old Castle playsand. Should I put that in before or after the live rock (assuming I even go with live rock).
Thanks for any help!!