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[brit0211]

:jumping:
i'm almost 100% sure I'm getting a 46 gal bowfront
(this time I mean it)

anyway
hope im not bothering you all, i just want to make sure i do this right
i have two questions
1) how much base rock and live rock should i get
2) I should probably have two powerheads right?
what kind do you recommend?
thanks:needhelp:

 

[petem]

Hi, I dont know what base rock is, but I was told 1lb of live rock per gallon.

 

[cprdnick]

Wow, u certainly are a female, can't make your mind up for anything. That's one of the reasons I'm always single, lol. Ok, I would go with a minumum of a pound per gallon on the rock. As far as base and live, a minimum of a 1/4 of total rock volume needs to be live. The more of it that's live, the quicker the cycle, in theory.
I have heard Maxi Jets are terrific. I would get two PH's, both of them should add up to atleast 460 gallons per hour, since it's a 46 gallon. IMO there is no reason to go with three, because you are going to have one additional type of flow, ie...return from the sump, or HOB skimmer/filter.
I personally am using an AquaClear 301 and an AquaClear 402 as my providers of circulation, I'm pleased with them, but I'm not sure how they'll be in the long run. I have heard that the Maxi-Jets will last for what seems to be forever.
Clint

 

[brit0211]

:thinking:
you're right, i cant make up my mind buts its because im so excited about this..:happy:
thanks

 

[beaslbob]

Whatever base rock you think looks nice. little bit of live to seed the base.
again add plant life right from the start.

 

[booya]

I have aqua claer 4000 and they are fish killers. get a powerhead with a basket or something on the bottom so the fish will not get sucked in.
1.5lb of rock would be good

 

[cprdnick]

Yeah, come to think of it I did have to put a strainer on my AquaClear 402, it ate a peppermint shrimp and two Mexican Turbos in the first week.
Clint