Question...

[Ter]

first question.. ive heard that you can mix live rock with ( dead rock?? ) whats the ratio? half dead, half live rock?? also.. how long does it take for a new tank until you can add some corals? is there a set avg time? talking about softies
thanks
Ter

 

[sparklefuzz]

first question.. ive heard that you can mix live rock with ( dead rock?? ) whats the ratio? half dead, half live rock?? also.. how long does it take for a new tank until you can add some corals? is there a set avg time? talking about softies
thanks
Ter

Not sure about corals, but I was told not to have anything less than a 50/50 ratio of dead/live rock. You need at least 50% LR to successfully seed the other I believe. HTH.

 

[Ter]

illd also have a good base of live sand

 

[sparklefuzz]

illd also have a good base of live sand

I am sure I read somewhere that live sand is no good at 'seeding' dead rock... but it might pay to check that!

 

[Ter]

ok thanks

 

[Chac]

Live Sand is a bit of a rip of really

Just use Argonite Sand & your Life rock will seed your sandbed with life
Have a look at Reef Bones

 

[Ter]

what about the soft corals .. how long should i wait in a new setup?

 

[Chac]

Not really a set time

There are way to many variables

But I would say to give it a month or so after setting the tank up as this will give you time to get some reasearch on what corals you can maintain & would like

 

[Ter]

Thanks ur a big help 2 everybody here buddy
Ter

 

[Chac]

Cheers

I just make it up as I go along