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Offline REEF ROOK

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Where do I go from here?
« on: July 12, 2012, 01:49:52 PM »
Hey Reefers,

It's been awhile! I recently moved and tore down my 3-4 month old 29G. I had a DSB with approx. 20-30 lbs of LR. I am now settled in to my new home and am thinking of going BB with less LR. I am looking for any suggestions and tips to begin this new process. I have so LR left over from my initial setup but it has dried out, can I still use it to cycle my new setup? Also what type of inverts and corals would thrive in a BB setup? Thanks for all your help and guidance in advance!
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2012, 02:08:16 PM »
welcome back rook. you absolutely CAN use dry rock! you will however need to seed it with some live rock. BB tanks are cool, and as far i know all corals will just as well in one, as the other provided the right conditions are met. encrusting corals will do good on the glass bottom. I recommend using a refugium for this kind of set up.
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2012, 03:18:24 PM »
Quote from: FishT@nkKid on July 12, 2012, 02:08:16 PM
welcome back rook. you absolutely CAN use dry rock! you will however need to seed it with some live rock. BB tanks are cool, and as far i know all corals will just as well in one, as the other provided the right conditions are met. encrusting corals will do good on the glass bottom. I recommend using a refugium for this kind of set up.

Hey Kid,

Thanks for the reply I guess I will spend a few bucks on some LR then, lol. As for the Refugium, I have a 29G Nano Cube and accompanying stand any ideas on how to retrofit this type of tank/setup with one?
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2012, 03:30:34 PM »
I don't know... i'll look around and see what I can find! =)
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2012, 06:24:17 PM »
I would say get as much rock as you can get. Without the DSB the more rock the better.
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2012, 03:14:54 PM »
Quote from: Joejoe on July 12, 2012, 06:24:17 PM
I would say get as much rock as you can get. Without the DSB the more rock the better.

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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2012, 01:01:27 AM »
sorry can not help you :(
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2012, 01:52:22 PM »
With the BB set up you're loosing bio-filtration maybe look at some bio-plates on BRS's website?
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2012, 02:08:48 PM »
If you choose BB you can also look into seachem matrix. I've been using it for a while now
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Re: Where do I go from here?
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2012, 02:15:50 PM »
I've gone BB in my pico with matrix and bio pellets. So far so good. No issues.

I also put matrix in my sump for the 20 gallon. I give them a good stir once a week or so. I have a sand bed but not much live rock so I thought I would add the matrix just in case.
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