Pazzoman;4511274; said:
....fleshy should be tacking this soon....He say's that live sand does not cycle your tank instantly. Its pretty easy i converted m 72 gallon from fresh to salt. It's just that you need a big wallet then again im running an fluval fx5....more filtration the better lol
Good call.
My $.02..."Live Sand" that comes in bags from your petstore...is not live.
Sand that is purchased in a running system or from the wild is different.
Either way...there will be at least a "mini-cycle" when this is added to your tank, and your tank should be stocked with digression.
I recommend caribsea's "reef-grade" sand because I like the grain size, I like the quality, and I like the price.
The way I would suggest that you cycle your tank is through the curing process of live rock.
What is your filtration system like now? What are you hoping to keep in your tank fish wise? Would sumping your tank be a possibility?
Ashlee, could you explain why you feel that a canister would be better for a pred tank than a sump? I dont see why you wouldnt want a sump no matter what...more volume, a place to fix nitrates...