Live Sand Addition + More...

[quietstorm]

Hello RC Members,

I have a (16 gal) tank with just live rock and live sand that I have been cycling for a week now. I have about 20 lbs of Bio-Active Argonite Live Sand in the tank about 1" high. Should I add more sand to the SB. If so how much should I add? I was thinking about an additional 10 lbs to give me more biological filtration. I really do not want a "DSB" because of the size of my tank.

Another question for you marine experts! What does dead live rock look like. I have purchased partially cured Fiji Live Rock from my local provider. Seems to be good quality, but has some fish net looking sponge on some areas of the rock. Should I scrub that off? Should the Live Rock be stacked up in the tank carefully? If you have any good suggestions or comments please feel free to post a ideas.

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[scrmbld33]

IMO i would add the sand hight to where you like the look, i believe a 16 gal is to small for dsb to be effective, as far as your rock, its alive, it just needs time to come back, a pic would help for the web sponge, if the sponge is black or smells bad scrub it off, although sponges really dont make it due they were exposed to air, stack the rock securly you dont want a rock slide killing anything,

 

[quietstorm]

^^No Disasters^^

^^No Disasters^^

I will post some pics ASAP. The LR seems be black in some areas like it is burnt. As for the sponge it looks like green hair. Thanks for the info
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6713360#post6713360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scrmbld33
IMO i would add the sand hight to where you like the look, i believe a 16 gal is to small for dsb to be effective, as far as your rock, its alive, it just needs time to come back, a pic would help for the web sponge, if the sponge is black or smells bad scrub it off, although sponges really dont make it due they were exposed to air, stack the rock securly you dont want a rock slide killing anything,

 

[quietstorm]

Is this Normal on Live Rock?

Is this Normal on Live Rock?

Here are some pics of green hair like stuff on my Live Rock. Is this Algae?

Some more hairy growth!

Here are some extra pics of my Live Rock and tank set up for you saltwater tank lovers. My camera is not the best so I am sorry for any crazy photos you guys.