HELP with upgrading my tank

scolewtn

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I currently have a 48 gallon Bow Tank. I have had it setup with salt water aquarium for the past 4-5 years. I am looking to upgrade a bit but want to make sure I do it right. I have only fish, snails, crabs in my tank I am wanting to add live rock, mushrooms, etc. Our local pet store has live rock already cured so I can buy and place in the tank. I also want to change my filter system TOO LOUD, I hate it. I have a Whisper brand that hangs on the back of the tank. I would like to add a few more fish as well. I have 2 clownfish and would link to add a few tangs.
So 1) how much rock do I put in and what do the water conditions need to be
2) what type of filter system can I buy to upgrade or how do you maintain a tank with live rock and no filter, I've
only read about these
3) can I make all these changes at once, add rock- change filter system - add a few fish all at once, or what order should I make changes.
Thanks for your time in helping me.
 
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