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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Ugh, if you truely don't know an answer to something, don't answer it! Live rock is the principle means of biological filtration of a saltwater tank. It has bacteria - anaerobic and aerobic - that break down waste produced by fish, inverts and excess food. Not...

I plan to start with the LR & BR combo for now, then upgrade to a sump or fuge in 3-6 months. I just want to get the cycle started, so I am focusing my research on that right now, I have the tank, I am working on finding a water source since I was told tap water is not good? So the LR and...

Originally Posted by Don Trinko I bought 50 lbs of base rock and added some live rock. My main filter is a canister. Tank is 75g. Don T. Cannister filter? What is that? What type of lighting do you have? My local LFS said I need VHO at least to use LR? From what I read online, you just need...

I have been doing a lot of reading online, but I am still a little confused on the filtration aspect of a SW tank using LR. If I go with a FO setup, what do I do for filtration exactly? I am going to be using the Octopus BH-100 protein skimmer, just not sure what else I need to buy? If I...

Thanks for the tips guys! I would like to have a few inverts, maybe a starfish later on, and just a few crabs or shrimp, can I do that with basic flourescent lighting, or should I get the combo of a 10,000 bulb and a 50/50 bulb? As for plants, do I need live plants, or any plants at all? I am...

How long would it take to cycle if I used about 70% base rock and 30% live rock? I have plenty of time and patience, I just want to do it right the first time if possible. For a FOWLR tank, what type of sand should I use then? I found some aragonite sand at the pet store for $28 for a 40lb bag...

Can I do a combo of base rock and live rock? Say I do 25lbs of live rock and 30lbs of base rock?

Hello, After years of keeping FW tanks, I have decided to do a SW setup. I just purchased a 55g tank (long) and an appropriate stand, and before I get started I am looking for some advice. I have been doing a lot of research these last few weeks, but I am still a little confused. I would like...