davidb Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 hey all just a few quick questions- I know it is 3 am but it is new years day so forgive me :lol: :lol: I have set up the tank to check for leaks with freshwater. I have also removed the two white t8's and i am left with one marine blue. I now have enough space to chop a hole in the lid of the tank and add a 250w leica mh if i end up getting one of crackers. I still need a skimmer but once I have put saltwater in the tank I can start filling it with base rock, sand and live rock because I already have a heater sorted. just a quick question- if I have rock sitting in my tank for 2 months does it become live rock or do I need some live and some base rock to begin with... I am gonna get a seio powerhead I think, or perhaps a nanostream, I already have a 402 in the tank. Well thanks in advance for answering my queries... I was also wondering about fish stocking- I would like an angel or some other quite large fish as a 'feature fish" Are there any angels or similar which don't cost a fortune and which are quite commonly available which wouldn't feel claustrophobic in my tank? my tank is 920l by 600h by 400 deep. Other fish I am interested in are six-line wrasses, some blue chromis(maybe 3) and 2 perc clowns with an anenome for them. Would all these fish be compatible? am I overstocked? I could get rid of the wrasse if need be... thanks for your help guys It is much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Dead base rock will turn into live rock given time (months). By mixinig dead and live you speed up the process. There are also alot of interesting critters you will add to the tank using some live rock, worms, pods etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 BUT no livestock if u mix the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 meaning? i'll give you a ring when i have a bit of time steve... i'm rushed off my feet at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Some reading on Angels, http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-02/hcs3/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzard Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 The reading on angels is depressing. I always wanted to have a beautiful angel in a reef tank but it just seems to be a too bigger risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 The reading on angels is depressing. I always wanted to have a beautiful angel in a reef tank but it just seems to be a too bigger risk I think that there are always risks with these sorts of fish, but whether a one actually eats your coral depends on the traits of that specific fish. I have a Blue Face, Majestic, Koran, and Swallow Tail in my reef tank (SPS dominant with a handful of LPS, but no clams) and no problems at all. That being said, I have previously had pigmy angels (flame, coral beauty, etc...) and they went mad over the SPS polyps. It is definitely a risk and they may develop the taste for your prize corals at any time. However, I think that they are so beautiful that I decided that it was worth the risk. Like I said, so far I've been lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 geat thanks guys. I have done alot of reading and I think I know what I am doing now, at least up until the tank has finished cycling- then I'll need more help!!! i'll give you a ring about a metal halide steve, i'll just win the bid for the one I want so you don't have to withdraw it. it closes on saturday anyway. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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