My First FOWLR Setup

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:33 pm

Wanted to post these n see what you guys think

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:34 pm

little aquascaping

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:37 pm

whole tank

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:40 pm

little more aquascaping....if you can call it that lol

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:42 pm

I like your aquascaping. I don't like crushed coral though.

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:32 pm

Thank you PP but why don't u like crushed coral or aragonite(spelling?)

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:52 pm

I didn't say aragonite. CC is too large & will need regular cleaning around & under all decor/rocks or nitrite will be a problem. well the problem with crushed coral in a reef is that it traps too much debris. Detritus settling in a tank can create nitrate and even too much can cause ammonia/nitrite. Also, the live critters that live in sand & eat detritus don't generally host in there.

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:59 pm

So u think I should switch it....seems like a hassle but if its worth it I will

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:11 pm

Up to you. You could wait until there's a problem...

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:39 pm

Lol ok will pick up some sand tom does it matter if I get some larger grains though I just don't like the sugar fine stuff

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:48 pm

Sure, it's not a reef. Just to make you feel better: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/sh ... -to-happen

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:59 pm

WOW!! Well looks like I know what I'm doin all day tom....can I switch it out with the live n base rock still in the tank??

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:00 pm

Yeah, just move it all over to one side. Although I think I'd just put it in a bucket of tank water & scoop the CC up in a big net.

drj1259 · Post by **drj1259** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:07 pm

Ok well then this will b fun haha thx for the advice

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:13 pm

PITA, I know... Shoulda asked here 1st!

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