Live Rock For Nano Tanks ... Quantities!

[Ami]

Hi

Now that I seem to have cracked the stocking levels question, next thing to consider is live rock.

I believe I need 14kg on the 1/2kg per gallon rule, using US gallons. Online I've found prices from suppliers at £50 for 5 kilos, so I'd be looking at £150! Ouch.

I've also seen 'second hand' live rock from existing tanks on the aquariums classified site from about £6 per kilo.

Have I got my calculations correct and would it be a good idea to get the 'used' rock if I can? I'm thinking it might have more life but of course it won't be cured and would need to be transported wet and very quickly.

What do you guys think?

Ami

 

[Chac]

Generall rule of thumb is 0.5kg per UK gallon

If you can get Mature Live Rock from an established system this is a better idea

 

[bunjiweb]

If you can get Mature Live Rock from an established system this is a better idea

I would agree but just make sure the tank hasnt had any recent problems, parasites etc. and make sure the rock isnt infested with bristleworms, glass 'nems etc.

Ben

 

[Chac]

If you can get Mature Live Rock from an established system this is a better idea

I would agree but just make sure the tank hasnt had any recent problems, parasites etc. and make sure the rock isnt infested with bristleworms, glass 'nems etc.

Ben

Good call Ben, Definatly an idea to ask regarding the likes of Flatworm, aisp. etc

Ben wots wrong with Bristle worms, yeah they are pug ugly but they do a good job & unless they are 6' long they are cool by me lol

 

[Ami]

Generall rule of thumb is 0.5kg per UK gallon

If you can get Mature Live Rock from an established system this is a better idea

Well, that helps a bit!


Ben - will remember to ask lots of questions (something I'm good at wouldn't you say? ) before purchasing!

Ami

 

[bunjiweb]

Ben wots wrong with Bristle worms, yeah they are pug ugly but they do a good job & unless they are 6' long they are cool by me lol

The problem is that if they start to infest a rock, usually because of overfeeding, then they will make an impact on other little critters which are far more useful for feeding your fish and inverts. I'd rather have a rock packed with pods (shrimps etc.) than a rock infested with bristlesworms that have eaten all the little pods.

Ben