55g Build Log Reef tank NEED HELP
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So what to put in the sump? I have the return pump for the left side. For the right i have the overflow pipe and a carbon bag. And the center will be the refugium? But what do i put in the refugium, sand, live rock? not 100% sure.
Live rock questions? Ok lets say i get 10lbs of live rock for my 55 gallon tank, lets say i put base rock in for the rest of the 40lbs will that work? also do i need to put live sand if i have live rock? i was thinking about a 2 inch sand bed of just regular sand i think that will be deep enough maybe 3?
So any feedback would be much appreciated.
Live rock questions? Ok lets say i get 10lbs of live rock for my 55 gallon tank, lets say i put base rock in for the rest of the 40lbs will that work? also do i need to put live sand if i have live rock? i was thinking about a 2 inch sand bed of just regular sand i think that will be deep enough maybe 3?
So any feedback would be much appreciated.
Hey folks i know it has been a while but i have some updates, move the tank to the basement and it is now part of the wall it looks much nicer that way.
Also all systems are go everything on the test run worked great.
Here are some pictures
^ Looks nice huh
^catching micro bubbles well
^overflow works great
Now some unanswered questions
Also all systems are go everything on the test run worked great.
Here are some pictures
^ Looks nice huh
^catching micro bubbles well
^overflow works great
Now some unanswered questions
Looks good! What did you end up putting in your fuge? My suggestion would be to put a small layer of sand, some rock rubble, and fill it up with chaeto. That stuff is great! And grows very quickly.
Thanks guys!
Well i have been hesitant as to how to start actually setting up the tank. I was not sure of how to set up my refugium. I was going to take the deep sand bed route as you suggested previously but i am not sure what it entails fully. How every what you just mentioned in your most resent post sounds like a good idea to. I will need lighting for my refugium am i correct on that!
Thanks again Matt
Well i have been hesitant as to how to start actually setting up the tank. I was not sure of how to set up my refugium. I was going to take the deep sand bed route as you suggested previously but i am not sure what it entails fully. How every what you just mentioned in your most resent post sounds like a good idea to. I will need lighting for my refugium am i correct on that!
Thanks again Matt
That is correct matt. In order to maintain your chaeto you will need light. a couple of 24wat power compacts should be enough.
your settup looks fantastic so far. Looking forward to seeing you stock it
your settup looks fantastic so far. Looking forward to seeing you stock it
Thanks Hopefully if i have enough time this weekend i will be making some agrocerete for some base rocks in my tank. I found that at www.garf.org so i will try my luck with that.
