Any Suggestions???

[31-2c]

I currently have a 55g FO tank with crushed coral substrate and a 30g tank with 90 lbs live rock and 30 lbs live sand. I am going to move everything into the 55g.

here is my plan.

I am going to get rid of the crushed coral. I have purchased an additional 43 pounds of live sand, should be here any day. I also bought 30 lbs of carib-sea dry sand. (No SD sand available here.) I also obtained an additional 20 pounds of live rock that is abundant with grape colerpa. (although the Naso tang in the 55 is thining it out rather quickly!) I am going to move my Naso to the 30g for a few days while I set up the 55g. My filtration will consist of a Aqua clear pro 75 wet/dry. The water passes through the skimmer before reaching the bio-balls. (I haven't decided if I am going to use the Bio-balls. Comments welcome) Lighting will be supplied by 4 -55w pc's. I also have some red (lava rock?) decorator rock that has been in the 55 FO for about 2 years. I may use that as base rock. (any suggestions?)

I am sure I have left something out.

If you have any suggestions, comments, questions, or warnings, fell free to fire away.

Thanks

 

[31-2c]

I must be on the right track! It doesn't seem like anyone in here is shy about commenting if the see a potential problem.

I have visited many message boards, and this one is by far the best. Everyone seems to be very willing to help.

Thanks everyene, and happy reefing!

 

[danmhippo]

Geez, Cool!

Thanx and happy reefing!

(have you ever consider using the search engine?)

 

[Anonymous]

Lose the lava rock and the bio balls. A 55 gallon is too small to house a Naso tang long term too, so think bigger soon or you'll be finding another home for your tang in the future.
Jim

 

[Impaler]

Yeah, ditch the lava rock and the bio balls. You should have enough bio filtration in your rock and sand to take care of everything.

my .02
Dan

 

[Lunchbucket]

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Lunchbucket

 

[31-2c]

I was thinking of putting the lava rock on the bottom before adding the sand and use it as base rock. I think the caves in the lava rock would make a great support system. The lave rock wouldn't be seen. Other than looks, is there another reason I should get rid of it?

Also, Should I just put Live sand where the Bio-Balls would go in the sump? Do I need to put anything under it?

This part is all new to me. Never tried this type of filtration before.

 

[31-2c]

I got my new wet/dry today. I can see that I will have to put something in there if I want to put Live sand where the bio-balls should be. What can be used to let the water flow, yet keep the sand from getting into the sump?

 

[davelin315]

Add some baffles.