I'm currently running AquaC Urchin Pro w/ MagDrive 3 and getting comment about it not being adequate. So I'm gauging the possibility of upgrading but sump space is limited. Here are my specs:
Tank: 90g FOWLR going reef in the future
Skimmer Compartment Dimension: 7.5x13.5
Clearing Height: 20 -...
I've heard both sides of the story. Please note that this is for a new tank w/o live stock.
Rinse - to remove the organic or dead matter from fouling your water.
Do not rinse - so you don't lose the beneficial organic matter and bacteria from the sand.
What did you do and how did it turn out?
The reason I want to add the water first is because I would have to put fresh water in then mix it with salt. I have no way of mixing the water outside of the tank because it's pretty big (90g).
I think I might kill whatever is left living on the LR/LS if I pour fresh water over it then mix it...
Originally Posted by fishkid13
I like to see how the sand and rocks look together before I but water in.
So you're saying I should not add water in until I have laid out my LR and LS? I was planning to get the water mixed in the tank first and let it run for a day or two THEN put LR/LS in.
Thanks for the info. I picked up 60lbs of LS from the LFS. 40lbs of CaribSea Direct Special Grade and 20lbs of CaribSea Reef Sand to mix things up.
Now my next question is, do I put the LS first of LR first? It's a new tank w/o live stock.
Originally Posted by tyler geene
i have a 55 gallon fish only tank and i am getting ready to put everything in a 90 gallon aquarium. i have a lot of live rock and i know that a 90 isnt that much bigger but it still is enough for the amount of live rock i have and i dont want it to look empty...
Thanks all. I tried the sand calculator on the left but it didn't work for me. Boo.
What's a good size of sand (in mm) that is not too coarse but doesn't cause a sandstorm when u syphon the bottom/change water?
How many lbs of sand do I need for a 90 gallon. Not going for DSB just for look. Probably no more than 1 inch is desired. Also, what is a good sand to get that's not too fine (not easily stirred) but not too coarse? What is the whitest sand on the market that I can get? Thanks.
Hi all,
I'll try my best to explain...
I just put water in the tank for a wet-test for the first time and after I have all the equipment running for a while I noticed the tank turned a light purple/brown. I'm sure it's not the background or anything as I have nothing purple or brown near by...