RoxyMutt
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi everyone. I am getting ready to start a 130 gallon FOWLR tank with a few anemones and feather dusters. I ve kept fresh water fish for 20+ years but I've finally decided to take the saltwater plunge my first visit question is about live rock; I have ordered 180 pounds of live black Hawaiian sand. How many pounds of live rock will I need, also, what is the difference between live rock and dry live rock? Other than price, what else is the difference? Next is lighting; I ordered an ice cap ballast and a 72" day light bulb and a 72" 50/50 bulb with the intention of FOWLR. Now I am thinking I might want to add some low light corals ONE DAY, but not now. I am considering adding an additional 4-48" T-5 HO bulbs to my hood in addition to my two T-12VHOs. What color bulbs should I choose for my T-5s for maximum growth and viewing and what type of corals will this allow me to keep? Thanks in advance for your advice.