Fluval 205 Stocking

[timpetty]

I recently bought a Fluval 205. It adds a good amount more SW to the system (im guessing around 2gal). I put charcoal in the bottom cartridge and still have 3 empty cartridges. I was think i can probably fit around 3lbs of live rock rubble. My question is..... Does the rock need a light source to thrive and also will i have to rinse the rock regularly or can i just leave it in there with no maintenance?

 

[nanocubeking]

I recently bought a Fluval 205. It adds a good amount more SW to the system (im guessing around 2gal). I put charcoal in the bottom cartridge and still have 3 empty cartridges. I was think i can probably fit around 3lbs of live rock rubble. My question is..... Does the rock need a light source to thrive and also will i have to rinse the rock regularly or can i just leave it in there with no maintenance?

Dont rinse live rock! It kills a lot of microorganisms and stuff like that. Drop it in and you should be done.

 

[1entra]

No LR does not require much (if any) light to survive. The beneficial bacteria in/on LR are not photosynthetic but insted feed on nutrients! The only time you really need light on LR is for the algae or corals growing on it to flourish!

It would be worthwile just quickly syphoning the chamber with the LR init every so often to stop a build up of detritus and waste!

 

[chrissaysyes]

ehn, dont bother cleaning off the LR, and no lights are necessary, although there is a light mod for canister filters if maybe you want to grow chaeto down there?

 

[timpetty]

thanks everyone. This forum is the best. Everyone is so helpful and knowledgable

 

[chrissaysyes]

This forum is the best.