Finally getting the new 40 hex running. Have had the water in and running empty for a couple weeks, and just got 50 lbs of live rock yesterday. Rock is curing in the tank and 40 lbs of live sand should be here today. Couple questions on this live rock stuff.
I cleaned it in some salt water mix before adding it to the tank. It didn't smell bad, so I assume it will cure in a couple weeks. I was told by the vendor that I should also add air stones during the curing process. I have a couple old Tetra luft pumps running now, and the tank is boiling pretty good with fine bubbles. Is this a good idea?
Also, the lighting on the tank is a USA PowerCompact Satellite, 2X40W, which was fine for FO, but will I have to upgrade the lighting to make the live rock happy? Being a hex, lighting is a pain, and about the only upgrade I can do is either MH, which I don't like, or perhaps the new CFL stuff, the SHO compact screw in bulb. Perhaps hang one of them on a pendant reflector? Maybe add another 80W? Any thoughts on this?
This is getting exciting!