Hi all
I'm a large tropical fish owner who has been given a 4'x2'x1' tank with some ok and rubbish equipment.
The tank is pretty thin, and as I already have my monsters I will be sticking to reef and small cute fish for this Marine tank.
It's too early to start thinking about fish, at the moment I'm trying to get my head around what I need to be adding.
The tank is around 200 litre, I have read I should be looking at adding around 20kg of live rock.
My questions on the rock set up revolves around the placement.
Looking at photos of other tanks throughout the forum, most reed tanks appear to be crammed with live rock.
What are the benifits of adding a large 'wall' of rock, against leaving plenty of swimming space?
Do marine fish prefer shallow water with plenty of hiding spaces?
Does the rock need to be installed before or after the water is added?
How long with the rock remain 'live' once out of the water?
My next questions revolve around the sand.
I have read that 1/2" of sand should be used, others have said an inch of sand.
Is there a 'right/wrong' choice with this?
Again, does the sand remain 'live' out of the water.
Should the water be left to settle for a few days without the filters running?
Thanks for any help.
I'm a large tropical fish owner who has been given a 4'x2'x1' tank with some ok and rubbish equipment.
The tank is pretty thin, and as I already have my monsters I will be sticking to reef and small cute fish for this Marine tank.
It's too early to start thinking about fish, at the moment I'm trying to get my head around what I need to be adding.
The tank is around 200 litre, I have read I should be looking at adding around 20kg of live rock.
My questions on the rock set up revolves around the placement.
Looking at photos of other tanks throughout the forum, most reed tanks appear to be crammed with live rock.
What are the benifits of adding a large 'wall' of rock, against leaving plenty of swimming space?
Do marine fish prefer shallow water with plenty of hiding spaces?
Does the rock need to be installed before or after the water is added?
How long with the rock remain 'live' once out of the water?
My next questions revolve around the sand.
I have read that 1/2" of sand should be used, others have said an inch of sand.
Is there a 'right/wrong' choice with this?
Again, does the sand remain 'live' out of the water.
Should the water be left to settle for a few days without the filters running?
Thanks for any help.