I have long time engaged in preparations for a reef aquarium. This mainly consists of reading a lot.
In a few months I would like to build a tank (~450 liters + 250 liters sump). When I buy live rock I would appreciate it if as much as possible life survives.
Currently I have here a batch living dead stone. I'm wondering if it is useful to fill a container (100 liters) up with the death live rock, buy some live sand or some bacterial products and start a fish-less "filter". When feeding this filter and monitor the water parameters I think this will smooth my tank cycle when starting a new tank and link it wit h this container.
Does this make any sense...?
Has anyone done this in the past?
In a few months I would like to build a tank (~450 liters + 250 liters sump). When I buy live rock I would appreciate it if as much as possible life survives.
Currently I have here a batch living dead stone. I'm wondering if it is useful to fill a container (100 liters) up with the death live rock, buy some live sand or some bacterial products and start a fish-less "filter". When feeding this filter and monitor the water parameters I think this will smooth my tank cycle when starting a new tank and link it wit h this container.
Does this make any sense...?
Has anyone done this in the past?