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ok, fun starts tomorrow and i have a few questions I am picking the tank up tomorrow and wanted to know if the 24g nano cube came with 1 power head or two? I also got a tub and am meeting a guy that i scored 20lbs of fiji live rock that has been in his tank for almost 4 years for $40. Hes going...

Originally Posted by Rdub62 Basically you can buy a "dead rock" which use to be "live rock" somewhere but it has all dried up now for example. so you would buy 5 lbs of live rock and put it in the tank with the 15 pounds of dead rock. and after while it will have "seeded off" and the 15 pounds...

Originally Posted by aquaguy24 Price depends on where u live. In my area lr sells for $5/lb. So $159 for 20 lb. Is a little on the high side. U can prolly find better deals online. I would recommend 15lb. Of dead rock and seed it with 5lbs. Of live rock. And get all dead sand. U'll save lots of...

ok, called the local salt water store and got a price for rock. ~20 lbs of CURED Fiji rock will run me $159.91 That price ok? Might try to browse craiglist or something and try to find if someone is selling some locally

Originally Posted by aquaguy24 That's how I started. The 24g gave me an understanding of how things works. Wat to do and wat not to do so when it came time to upgrading everything went smooth. I now 90g mixed reef and I turned my 24g into a scorpion tank. after i get this going for a while...

Originally Posted by Extinct 1ne Sounds like a plan. Also, good luck, this hobby is the best in the world! In the future I want to see some pics of your tank coming along. See ya! Will do, i have always wanted a LARGE salt tank but was afriad of killing everything in it. THis small 24g tank...

Originally Posted by Extinct 1ne You will still have to mix the salt in a bucket with a power head then put it in the tank with the water. ok, i think i got this down pat gonna get a tub large enought to hold atleast 20g's and mix it that way. Let it mix for 24hrs and then add to the tank in...

Originally Posted by aquaguy24 sounds like u have an aquapod 24g. I have the same tank. I'm using a karalia #2 with stock return pump and I feel flow Is perfect. I would also replace the MH bulb. An old bulb can give u algae problems. here is what the link said tat i bought it from We have a...

Originally Posted by Extinct 1ne I recommend you add the rock first, it makes life easier, and you don't put your hands in the water. Then add the salt & sand. ok, so mixing it in the actual nano cube with the power head would be ok?

Originally Posted by Flower They don't, you need reef salt from a fish store. Use a NEW tub mark it FISH ONLY Fill it with RO water, use those 5g jugs..this helps to measure how much water when you add the salt...warm the water first with a heater and use the power head to stir it constantly...

Originally Posted by Flower You can't use well water either...You need RO (Reverse Osmoses) water from wa-mart or buy your own unit. Otherwise you will be over run with algae problems. alright, good to know that. I'llhave my wife check it out tonight (she works at wally world) I didnt think...

Originally Posted by aquaguy24 Please dnt start yr cycle with a damsel. Live rock is enough to start a cycle without having a huge ammonia spike. Test yr ammonia before and u add live rock. Once u see a jump n ammonia ur cycle has begun. Test for ammonia and ntries every. Others day till u see...

Originally Posted by Flower Welcome to SWF.com! 10lbs of rock is allot...The live rock does not weigh as much as regular rock...rather go for space. You want room all around so you can clean algae off of glass, so set the rock in the center. Build it up and kind of lock it into each other to...

Originally Posted by Extinct 1ne No, stack it how you like, it's your tank. Zoanthids will love the Metal Halides . When your stacking don't get frustrated, like my dad, lol. If you don't like your rock, trust me the Corals will take over. What do you plan on stocking in it? haha, um i...

Originally Posted by Extinct 1ne That would be good enough to start with. Later on your going to want around 25-35 Lbs. Also, what do you plan on stocking in it? alright thanks any special way to stack it or just make it to my likeing

how much live rock should work? 10lbs?

I have 3 freshwater tanks right now, a 10g, 30g, and a 50g. Have some small goldfish in the 10 & 30 and 1 large Koi in the 50g. I just bought a 24g nano cube with stand and wanting to know what is the best way to get it setup. The previous owner took the hood of and has this on it now "It will...