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So maybe I'm just misunderstood with coral but will it eventually grow on to the rock that it's placed on?

So, I've been back and forth as to where I want to place the Favia. I've decided to ultimately put it near the bottom of the tank as over time I will plan to get Anemone's and other light needy corals. Do you all think it being at the bottom of the tank will be a suitable place for it? I...

So if anyone is checking this out and has some answers for me that would be great. First question, I've been checking out the brain coral watching it eat. I stepped out for about 10/15 minutes and came back to see that a ton of its tentacles were very extended I'm thinking anywhere from one to...

So I did some research and found that I believe this is a Favites Pentagona. After acclimating it to the tank and let me LED's sit at 1% as to not shock it. The following day I placed my LED's to 20% and today to 40%. I've been feeding it Brightwell Aquatics Phytoplankton and just amazed to...

So the time has come. I've been keeping on top of my water changes and have seen such a difference in the water quality compared to my 150 gallon. My green hair algae crept up on me in this 60 gallon tank and within a matter of two weeks the tank looks crystal clear after making sure all water...

Also, just to mention something that AI informed me of when I purchased the Vega's as well... you actually don't have to place the Vega's that high. AI recommends about six inches from the water level is optimal for the light. I have mine about seven inches above and it covers a good 26"x26"...

So I've been ghost feeding and have two turbo snails in there to clean up a bit. However, it seems green algae is becoming a bit of a problem for my tank. I just did a 10 gallon water change on a 60 gallon tank. Planning to do another water change in the next few days. I also have been...

I haven't gotten around to ghost feeding yet just because I haven't had time to run out and grab any food from the store. However, this morning I took a look at the tank and the glass is starting to populate with copepods so I'm thrilled to see it starting to move along in the cycling process...

***Of course adding the fish will be done AFTER a 30% water change.

Today I measured the readings. Here are the following: pH - 8.0 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 80 So I'll just sit around for a few more weeks and then I'll look at throwing a pair of clowns in there.

Gotcha. I understand what you're saying. I completely agree as well that there are better options but with my selection that's the only possible situation (sand from shelf). But yes, I completely understand what you mean that matured live sand with actual critters in it is far better. It'll...

Yeah. It seems to be a pain getting it to hit all zones though. Chances are things will make it past the current at some point and if I don't have anything hitting near the base of the tank then it'll end up growing cyano/algae in the event it stays planted long enough. I'll take your mention...

Unfortunately no. However, the sand I bought was live sand so it should be sufficient. I had also bought live rock too so I'm guessing there will be more than enough seeding/life for the tank right now. I checked on it this morning and the sand was piled up so much in one area that the bottom...

About four hours after placing a twenty pound bag of fiji pink live sand in the tank it seems as some of the sand storm has settled. I have been playing with my powerheads the last hour or so to adjust to prevent sand piling up (which you can see is still an issue on the far left side of the...

So after much consideration I've decided to buy live sand for the tank. It has far more upside and downside for it as mentioned so I gave in. The sand I purchased was 40 pounds of CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink sand. Since I've already placed the rock in the tank and filled it with water I...

Ok. Then I think you've all convinced me that maybe I'll do a sand bed. I think it'll ultimately make the tank look cleaner and as mentioned earlier it'll give me more area to place other corals. So I suppose I'll get 40 pounds over the weekend and work on getting it placed in the tank! More...

I'm still torn on if I want sand or not. Sand will most definitely make it look much cleaner and will give me more surface space for other coral. I just don't know though. To get a decent sand bed I would need at least (I think I calculated correctly) 60 pounds of sand. That's going to turn...

Totally agreed. I'm fully aware and accepting that this is part of the normal cycle process. I've added an additional 30 pounds of rock today which puts me right up near the 80 pound marker in my 65 gallon hex. So I think I'm complete with adding anymore rock. I have plenty of caves and a...

The cycle has been going for close to two weeks now. Entering Phase: Diatom Bloom - The ugly rock chapter. Possibly looking to run to the local fish store to buy a turbo snail just to see if he can clean up some of this. I know it's part of the cycle, but it's just so ugly to look at.

Totally agreed. Plus, after seeing LED's on my Coral tank I don't think I'll ever switch back to anything else. The difference of color and shimmer is beyond worth the price to me!