From The Bay To The Reef

[seffieuk]

Looks nice rock - how much did you get?

Make sure it is far enough away from the glass that you can get your magnet cleaner down there

I like rock that is higher up, but that is just my taste, others like it lower - main point is do you like it

Seffie x

ps turn your spray bar round a bit more so that is creating more turbulance

 

[DigitalStorm]

At the mo there's 12kg, not including the rubble in the filter. Think it probably needs an extra 4-5.

It's hard to see but I tried to give space for the livestock to go through the stones, whilst still retaining plently of flat space for corals.

I might get some egg crate to raise it all up a notch or too.

Might have a re-arrange tomorrow - there's some really good right-angled pieces I've laid flat.

 

[seffieuk]

I had 17 in mine and it was just right

Bet you change the scape at least another x 2

Seffie x

 

[CoMan]

Sweet! Looking good! I like your style. I changed my rocks around like 100 times!

You going live sand or regular? I went live sand personally but many people say it's a waist of cash. Totally your call.

 

[DigitalStorm]

Does anyone know what the power is at the stock return pump?

DS

 

[seffieuk]

No, but its not much

Seffie x

 

[DigitalStorm]

Might have to upgrade it, might help with the clarity of the water.

I've got something to admit - I've been re-arranging my rock.

Sand - hmmm, dunno. Might go LS, after all in the grand scheme of things it's not much of an additional cost.

DS

 

[CoMan]

Does anyone know what the power is at the stock return pump?

DS

I up graded to the eheim 1000, its loads better but not the major upgrade I was hoping! If I could do it again I would def go with the maxi jet 1200. I've had a look on the stock pump and it looks like it is 750lph, but cant be sure.

 

[DigitalStorm]

It seems to really struggle getting the water circulating. There seems to a dead zone at the top of chamber 4.

Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[CoMan]

yeah man the stock pump is buckaroo! I would def change it...do you have a powerhead like a koralia in there? when I installed mine I found the water cleared up faster. But I had put in my live sand also and it was really murky! for about 24 hours

 

[seffieuk]

I've been re-arranging my rock.

couldn't quiet hear you, did you say I've been rearranging my rock!?
And where are the photos?

Seffie x

 

[DigitalStorm]

err, yes.

 

[DigitalStorm]

How often should I test when looking the cycle?

 

[DigitalStorm]

Hey, hey - me another 5 keys of rock!

Run out of epoxy - any other ideas for attaching?

 

[seffieuk]

I tested evry 48 hours but I know lots of people test every day.

More rock, thats great. cant wait to see the photos

I didn't use anything to stick my rocks together

Seffie x