Recent content by jleschorn

OK, So I only intend to add a single live rock to the mix, then I will purchase non-live rock (aragocrete from garf.org) and add it. So my plan is such: 1. Add live sand and rock to the tank. (Let it cycle, how long?) 2. Add two Clownfish to the tank. (Allow it to continue to stabilize for...

Ok, so I understand the whole tank cycling thing, with getting the proper levels of bacteria in the substrate. Will it kill two Clown Fish if I put them in right after adding some live rock or sand? I will not be loading the tank initially, I would rather work slowly and steadily to build up...

Well it looks like I am not moving any time soon, I have received my lighting and my protein skimmer. At the moment I am still running fresh water in the tank, will pick up salt this weekend, I have also eliminated most of the coral in the system and replaced it with play sand. I am thinking...

Kerchakone, Well I am actually in the process of moving to the east valley. Thanks for the info, Aquatic Arts. I will visit them when I have the chance. $5/lb locally for live rock is pretty good. Once I have relocated I will probably purchase from them. Have any of you purchased FRAGs...

Kerchakone, That's interesting, the only measure I have at the moment is a crummy stick on therm. I think I will purchase a digital. Is your tank a reef tank? Would you be willing to trade some live sand for basic sand or possibly put some of my "un-alive" substrate in your tank for a month...

Yes, I do intend on purchasing a substancial amount of live rock, how much would you reccommend? Interesting on the coral bed, I never considered that it could be a detrius trap? Will having so called cleanup crews help? Burrowing animals? etc.... That stuff was damn expensive also. I...

Reefgurus, I'm new to the hobby, trying to setup a good solid tank to help teach my kids about reefs and basic marine biology. So, here is the list... - 55 Gallon "Standard" Sized aquarium - 4 MaxiJet 1200 Power Heads and a Wavemaker (Essentially I have two sets of two running on a 1 minute...