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So for a 55 gal tank, go for like 60lbs of ls or should i go for more...?

Awesome and thanks.... Last questions bc you all helped change my mind... Is special lighting needed for the LS, and when should I add the live sand, after the 1st cycle, or before I load the tank with water.....? Also can tap water be used for the first fill, or should distilled only be used...

Does LS require special lighting or anything to keep it alive? Is it easy to clean with a vaccuum? I am just trying to do the right thing form the beginning.. I totally appreciate all of your information.

Hey all, Wanted to get any recommendations on a affordable and durable protein skimmer to be used on a 55 gal fish only and live rock tank? Looking at possible a Prism system (***** price is 140) good to up to 100 gallons... Need some guidance, THANKS!! Jay

I just spoke to my LFS expert who has a impressive collection of SWF and tanks etc. He told me to go with the CC and not with the sand, b/c I am just starting out, and may have trouble keeping the sand alive. Any thoughts on that Reef?

Reef nut thanks. SO I posted this before in reference to your advise on the CC, but what are the benefits of the live sand or sand versus the cc. I just got my cc in the mail yesterday and it resembles gravel like in FW tanks, but smaller of course. Some people have told me the CC is the only...

DO I have the process down correctly? In my earlier post..

ty pontius.. I am not going to use sand at all, just 60 lbs of Crushed Coral gravel stuff I already got.... SO load the tank with CC, and salt then fill and treat water till levels and temp is right. Then add some live rock and damsels? Another question.... When you refer to Cycle, is that when...

Thanks Pontis So if I am planning on some live rock and fish in my tank.. I should, load the tank up, try to get levels right, and then add some shrimp or damsels? Just trying to understand... Thanks

Question, WHy do you use raw shrimp in the loading of the tank? Dead or alive shrimp? I am planning on setting up my 55 gallon this weekend. I just want to know other then the water, salt, cc, filter, and water treatment stuff, what i need to do to make it successful.

Thanks for taking the time to read my thread and post some input. I definately appreciate it. Wanted to ask alittle more about the CC and the Fluval advise... Why is the CC and the Fluval 404 a bad selction? I was told the Fluval 404 is the best filter for the most reasonable price. I also...

Hi everyone. I am new to this hobby. I have had a 55 gal freshwater tank I would like to convert to a salt water tank. I need some advise and want to make sure all things required to set up the tank are correct and if I am missing anything, please let me know. My goal is to have a healthy...