I'm officially back!!!
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I am really happy with my Marco Rock. I went exclusively Marco Rock and sand with a few hand picked pieces in my shipment. I ended up with to much rock but now I have some rock for down the road if I need to add any or change my rock structure in the future. There was no life on my rock to speak of, purely dead base rock, but the size, structure, and porous nature of it is sweet. I love seeing one of my Resplendent Hybrids come cruising out of the center of a rock from a hole you would never imagine a fish would emerge from. It's kind of mind blowing. I added two small pieces of Fiji live rock to the structure in the beginning to get some life going on it. I may eventually pull those two pieces out, not sure at this point. I think you will be happy with a mixture of the two rocks.
Maximus
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Alicia and Ian, that's great to hear. How long did
it take to get a moderate amount of coralline coverage on the rocks? I'm just afraid it would take forever to get the coralline on there. It always seems like coralline prefers to grow on the glass over the rock. I'm going to pay Neptune a visit tomorrow and will probably pick some up.
it take to get a moderate amount of coralline coverage on the rocks? I'm just afraid it would take forever to get the coralline on there. It always seems like coralline prefers to grow on the glass over the rock. I'm going to pay Neptune a visit tomorrow and will probably pick some up.
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
sang just stay in the hobbie a lil longer with this tank and the colalline will take care of itself.
is it set up yet? did that ballast arrive. i assumed but never heard.
cheers to talk builds and fun projects..
Doing the same thing... 100% Key Largo
Love the stuff!Marc/ Marco Rocks will be at BAYMAC
Maximus
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Hey Richard, yeah the ballast arrived a couple weeks ago, thanks dude. I just got back from So Cal Tropical Fish. Whew, 600 mile rt adventure!
Maximus
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Man, I owe Max at The Aquarium Showroom big time. He did a rush order on my stand, canopy and sump and did a fantastic job. I am extremely happy that I went with him and his crew. Chris does amazing work and is just an all around nice guy. Every one at the shop is friendly and does great work. When I find my camera, I will take some pics so I can do justice to the stand and hanging canopy. Thanks again Max for everything!
Maximus
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I don't think I will add sand to this tank. I had sand on my last tank and didn't like it much as I like high flow. I am adding two vortechs to this tank so I'd imagine sand will be blowing around a lot. Besides, it's just much easier to siphon out detritus on a BB tank. I really can't wait to post some good pics of the stand. It has 3 sets of doors for easy access and is espresso in color. I am really sold on the extra sets of doors as it is much easier to access things in the stand.
bluenassarius
retired algae slanger
just set up the tank yesterday. It's just running with marco rock and freshwater. I'm going to drain it and add rodi water when i am over this bad cold. Here is a pic of the tank and stand. Sorry for the quality as my camera is lost. I had to use my iphone for the pic.
omfg nice!
bluenassarius
retired algae slanger
you have excellent taste
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Robert4025
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Thanks for stopping by and picked up the rocks, Sang. Your new tank looks awesome. Cerissa think you need more rocks....
