Do I have enough rock?

[Reeftanker3295]

I think my tank looks a little too empty... I stack my rocks on the back wall and the rock is still only 1/2 way up the back wall and not even 1/2 way to the front of the tank. I want a larger aquascape. I added a lot of new corals and the room is already running out and I haven't even started getting acros yet! What do you guys think? I would probably get 40 lbs of marco rock. I hate hitchhikers...

 

[dubs]

i def think u need more rock proly 50 pound more

 

[Lenny718]

i def think u need more rock proly 50 pound more

+1 At Least another 40-50 pounds.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

Should I cure it in a 20 gallon tub for a few weeks with some shrimp until it cycles then add it to the tank?

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Why don't you boil it, or buy it dry from BulkReefSupply

 

[Lenny718]

Should I cure it in a 20 gallon tub for a few weeks with some shrimp until it cycles then add it to the tank?

If you buy uncured rock then you will need to cure it in a separate container for a few weeks but you will not need to add a shrimp since the rock will already have enough "die off" on it to start a cycle. Or you could do what Pauli said and buy some dry rock and add it to your tank but in most cases you should cure that as well for a couple of weeks, that is unless you buy the Bulk reef supply "Eco dry rock" which they claim can go right in since its 100% man made and there is nothing to die off.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

Marco rock is dry. I want to cure it first to make sure I won't have any problems. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Turbovr3six]

I have Marco Rocks and they some with ZERO live on them, meaning no die off. What I would do(and what I did) is get them and place them in a RODI bath with a powerhead to get all the "dust" off of them. Switch out the water a couple of times and each time you switch out the water move the rocks around in order to get all the "dust". After that it should be safe to add directly to your tank.

 

[Tarazed]

Live rock would be a waste of your money. Buy dry rock from brs or marco rocks and place your present live rock on top of it. In six moths you won't be able to tell the difference.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

I did get a small cycle from the marcorocks, only about a week though and no algae bloom. I am going to let it sit for a week with a powerhead and see if it cycles, and then add it to my tank. Ordering 50 lbs soon.

 

[jaa1456]

How big is your tank? It does look bare but the rule of thumb is 1 lb per 1 gallon of water minimum. I normally try to keep it at 1 1/2 lb per gallon although 2 lbs per gallon is said to be the ideal range.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

It's a 90 gallon AGA. There's probably about 65 pounds in there now, so another 40-50 pounds is definitely needed.

 

[jaa1456]

I would say at least 50 lbs.

 

[GottaBNutz]

Live rock available ...

Hey,

I do not know if this post is appropriate.... I hope it is.

Allstar Aquarium in Mohegan Lake is tearing down his Reef Tanks and he has quite a bit of Live rock for sale........ fully cured with Coraline all over.

check with him on price, this might be an alternative.

Mitch

I have no stake in the sale.....

 

[JonnyJ]

I would definitely add another 40-50 lbs

 

[basiab]

I hate hitchhikers...

Your missing half the fun.

 

[Reeftanker3295]

Your missing half the fun.

I seeded the tank with 30 pounds of mature LR in the beginning, tons of life on it already :tongue1:
Ordered 50 lbs. of marcorock, planning the aquascape now...

 

[jerl77]

i only use marco rock love them guys and yes 50 more pounds should do it

 

[Reeftanker3295]

i only use marco rock love them guys and yes 50 more pounds should do it

I only have 2 or 3 large pieces of rock other than marco rock in there right now, rest is marco rock. 50 more pounds should give me plenty of ideas!