Tank suggestions

[saltyj]

Here is a full view of my tank. Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. I also have close ups of some things in it if you want to see. Any advice good or bad thanks. It has been set up about a month and a half. Specs are below in signature.

 

[flamingkingofhe]

you need a lot more rock other than that things look like they are off to a good start

 

[overanalyzer]

I would put something across the back of yoru tank. A lot of folks paint their tanks before setting it up - but I prefer to use velcro and cloth. My 5 gallon has some heavy purple fabric and my 20 clown has black felt (both compliments of my wife). It will hide the wires and such!!

 

[broomer5]

SaltyJ,
I agree on using a background on most all tanks.
You might want to consider stacking the live rock on one end of the tank.
I know the stuff's expensive, and sometimes takes a long time to aquire all that we want, and stacking it up may make it look better, sort of give the fish some rock to swim up through vertically. Pile it up if want - if not that's cool too. Up to you.
Then add more live rock as you can

 

[saltyj]

Thanks guys. Keep em coming! Any ideas on other fish, soft corals? I am getting a good light soon 260 watts. I like the pulsing xenia and the bubble corals. I will look into getting the cloth for the back that sounds like a great idea. And boomer most of the rock is heavier pieces that wont stack well. I will be getting more but I am getting married in Aug. so money is tight.

 

[kyaney]

Nice tank, but you could use about a hundred pounds of live rock- to start. Most new people think that is alot, but that is just a start. For example, in my 90 gallon, I have over 150lbs. It's an expensive investment, but it lasts forever.

 

[acez28]

and more sand too.... try to get a bed of at least 3 inches.

 

[saltyj]

thanks guys I know I need a ton more LR I am gettign married and moving soon and I don't want to have to move so much. Also I am looking for sand at home depot has anyone used their sand it is called "Premium Grade" play sand I think it is silica and I want argonite. Does anyone know where I can find "southdown" in FL. I already have 40# of LS and 30# of reg.