lyotim88
Fishaholic
Most of this is pasted from a post I have on another forum, interested in getting the opinions of the experts here as well 
Suctioned up as much debris (detritus?) from around the rocks, but as I refilled the tank much from under the rock is now visible. I mean should I move/remove the rock for a bit and get it all? Will snails/hermits eat this? Which types?
Are there any negatives towards going bare bottom? Besides the fact that it is visually more appealing with sand. I'd really like to have sand (interested in keeping a yellow watchman/pistol shrimp pair) but being as it is such a short tank, around 15" high, I'd rather not lose say 3" to sand, and 3" of my LR. What are the negatives of a short layer of sand, say 1-2", it traps nitrate or something?
Just to give you an idea of what I'd like to stock:
Definitely 1 ocellaris clown and 1 purple psedochromis
I'd like 1 watchman goby; would really like either flame/cherub/coral beauty angel. Any comments on the angel or stocking in general?
Suggestions if I don't get the goby?
Lastly, for my skimmer I'm planning on getting an AquaC Remora, there's just so many different ones. Which one do you think would be best for my tank, and is there a good place to order from? Have ordered a lot off of DrsFS but they don't carry the AquaC. When is the best time to start skimming?
Thanks for any advice or comments!
Suctioned up as much debris (detritus?) from around the rocks, but as I refilled the tank much from under the rock is now visible. I mean should I move/remove the rock for a bit and get it all? Will snails/hermits eat this? Which types?
Are there any negatives towards going bare bottom? Besides the fact that it is visually more appealing with sand. I'd really like to have sand (interested in keeping a yellow watchman/pistol shrimp pair) but being as it is such a short tank, around 15" high, I'd rather not lose say 3" to sand, and 3" of my LR. What are the negatives of a short layer of sand, say 1-2", it traps nitrate or something?
Just to give you an idea of what I'd like to stock:
Definitely 1 ocellaris clown and 1 purple psedochromis
I'd like 1 watchman goby; would really like either flame/cherub/coral beauty angel. Any comments on the angel or stocking in general?
Suggestions if I don't get the goby?
Lastly, for my skimmer I'm planning on getting an AquaC Remora, there's just so many different ones. Which one do you think would be best for my tank, and is there a good place to order from? Have ordered a lot off of DrsFS but they don't carry the AquaC. When is the best time to start skimming?
Thanks for any advice or comments!
