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thanks for the replys so far and big ups to Pies thanks man Ok live rock i will have to look for this once i get my base rock in and stable. I was working the sand out on a 4 inch deep sand bed but i could just add more rock i suppose. Now $70 for 15-25kgs dam thats cheeper than down here. As for sea water i live ten minutes from the beach and drive to the heads at least once a week so distance is good but then i suppose dirty water at beach and posible drawning hanging onto the rocks at the heads trying to get buckets of water. Once again thank for the addvice and keep it coming.

Hi all im starting a 180ltr reef tank after Christmas and need some things cleared up. Even though i have been reading a fear bit in books, online and talkin to LFS in Christchurch. 1. Seeding rock so it becomes live with pods worms and bacteria (how since you can not buy live rock) 2. Coralline allge (is there starter spoores you can buy ?) 3. Sand ok crushed coral seems a rip off at $25 for 3kgs what else can i use when i need over 40kgs of it 4. Getting tank raised Frags and fish as don't want a high impact reef 5. Is natral sea water a exceptable option in New Zealand or as we are cold water could there be problems with plangton and allge blooms when the water is warmed up. Hope someone out there can help a fool clear his head. If you know of someone in Christchurch i should talk to let me know. Cheers Dave