How much live rock is enough???

[fryebaby9431]

This topic is a two parter. But first I have a 40 gallon breeder. Occupants chocolate chip and sand sifting sea star, 4 damsels, porcupine puffer and lawnmower blenny. Ammonia 0 nitrates 0 nitrites just above 0. I have about twenty pounds live rock I have pictures attached is that enough? Also I have had conflicting responses . If I buy live rock from my LFS and keep it fully submerged while transporting will it cause my tank to cycle?



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[fryebaby9431]

that is my tank from the post above is that enough live rock


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[BigT75]

Why the air stone ? In tank and how long this running for ??


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[ca1ore]

If ammonia and nitrites are controlled then it's enough. Frankly, rock varies so much that eyeballing 'enough' is completely useless. Put as much rock in to achieve the desired aesthetic; it's almost always enough.

 

[fryebaby9431]

Why the air stone ? In tank and how long this running for ??


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I bought the tank used on letgo app and transported it already established to my house. He had an airstone so I kept it. Are they ok to use in saltwater tanks?


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[JUNBUG361]

i would add more rocks, so the fish can hide & feel comfortable :strange: . Aqua scape (IMO). Just make sure to check the salinity.

 

[mcgyvr]

I would add more rock personally and yes if you keep the live rock underwater it will not cause a cycle..
Even if its just thrown in a bag and its a short trip you should be just fine too..

I would only worry if there was hours between it being taken out of the water and being put back in

 

[heathlindner25]

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2207355

 

[jayball]

I bought the tank used on letgo app and transported it already established to my house. He had an airstone so I kept it. Are they ok to use in saltwater tanks?


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the bubbles popping at the surface make a mess and over time can shift your salinity. I would replace it with a power-head aimed to produce surface agitation.