New sw tank

[Louie]

About how much live rock do i need? I was planing placing a few pieces at each corner with an open flat area in the middle

I would go with 1 lb per gallon if that much.

You dont need more than that you just wind up with dead spots-way less water and tank looks like a rock tank.

I started with 2 lbs per gallon after 3 yrs went with small fish no more reef went with 3/4 lb per gallon tank did even better .

Fish love the rock they love to hide,etc but 3/4 to 1 lb per gallon is plenty for bio and the fish.

 

[Louie]

just basic dry argonite i was thinking of adding some live sand later after salt and heater

The sand is full of dust and tiny particles that cloud the water. Its best to rinse the sand or put it in bucket,etc stir it around with water and pour out the white milk looking water . BEFORE adding to tank .

Do this few times but since its in your tank if it doesnt clear you may have to shut off your filters and siphon out water add new water.

Than again it may easily clear but if not thats what you have to do. Just siphon out the water add new water do it again DO NOT stir it in tank as sand particles can scratch glass.

 

[Pufferpunk]

If you have a HOB filter laying around, put filter floss in there & change it out whenever it gets clogged.

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[luisrcrx]

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i think i'll try this next cause i rinsed the sand once already do they make filter floss for an emperor 280?

 

[luisrcrx]

i got a felt filter "sock" and placed it on the intake of my skimmer.
cleared everything up and im stirring the sand once in a while to free up the remaining dust bits. i should be all clear in a few days

 

[Pufferpunk]

For future reference--you can buy pillow stuffing at any sewing machine store to use for filter floss--really cheap!

 

[luisrcrx]

i added 20 of live sand this time my salinity is 1.022 witch is what i was shooting for. i will be adding live rock in a few days but not sure how much. I was thinking about 30lbs? let me know what you guys think. and could anyone show me some tank pics i need some ideas thanks

 

[sweeTang21]

heres mine

 

[luisrcrx]

wow great setup how many pound of rock is that and how big is your tank?

 

[Pufferpunk]

MY TANK