new 46 bow front
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Dana42078
Dana
Just my opinion but id add another bag of substrate. I have same tank and ended up adding another bag a year later. Nice start tho. WHat else can you tell us about your system, IE lighting filtration ect
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
Well I am new to this I have a penguin 200 filter which i plan on upgrading later once the tank is established. 250 watt heater, Koralia 1400 gph powerhead, instant ocean 100 protein skimmer. I also have eight pounds of regular rock. Hopefully turns into live rock in a couple months.
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
Also has one valence of T5 lighting
Dana42078
Dana
ITS A START! Welcome to the money pit! Welcome to the site!
little_fish
Moderator
Hello and Welcome!
I would add more rocks :) lots more rocks. You can get really cheap dry rock at marcorocks.com. And it will all become live after you cycle tank, which usually takes a few weeks.
I would also add another powerhead. You want your tank turned over around 30x per hour.
And ideas about what you want to do with the tank?
I would add more rocks :) lots more rocks. You can get really cheap dry rock at marcorocks.com. And it will all become live after you cycle tank, which usually takes a few weeks.
I would also add another powerhead. You want your tank turned over around 30x per hour.
And ideas about what you want to do with the tank?
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
I have plans to add about fifty more pounds of rock. I would like for the tank to eventually become a full blown coral reef.
Dana42078
Dana
Thats what i figured....and shes right so take her advice on the more flow for sure/rock ect...but like i said, i figured as not all of us have the $$$ to just dump into it intially.....its a start tho...your wet.
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
Ya have about 700 in it right now and I know its expensive but I also know my son will love it. We could not get him away from the tanks at the store. So to me its money well spent.
little_fish
Moderator
Having enough rocks and flow IMO is critical enough to purchase when you start up your tank. Cuz you need if you only have fish or if you have corals. But you can save up for lights, fish dont need fancy lights.
chuysvt
hi
i have the same tank.. i added 4" of live sand,70pounds of rock..welcome and hope to see your tank come to live..
Dana42078
Dana
i bet 4" = 80lbs...i added 40...then added another 20....still wish i added more and still not 4"
Dana42078
Dana
Seriously u should do it now........speaking from someone that knows your tank...id make that sand bed deeper. Idk Hannah has the same tank, diff sub.....i sriously wished i would went deeper with my sand and wont make the same mistake twice.
NanoReefer
Reefing newb
+1 dana, sand isnt something that is easy to add when your tank is established
Smitty
Reef pro
Welcome to the site
little_fish
Moderator
That is, if you want a deeper sand bed. Mine is only a half inch or so, I dont personally care for the look of a inch of sand at the bottom.
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
little_fish
Moderator
you can add corals now as long you have the lights and water quality. Some of the soft corals are easier to take care of than fish IMO
ace37
Boom goes the Dynamite
I am going to be patient. I suck at being patient but I am trying to be. The tank is less than a week in. so I dont want to add anything else while it cycles. The goby is what the pet store told me to put in there. I know having fish while cycling is frowned upon but I did not know that till after. He seems to be doing well. He likes to hide in all the holes.
little_fish
Moderator
I would try and remove the fish and cycle with shrimp. No point harming the creature you want to keep long term.
