Hey im new here and setting up my first Saltwater tank
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I cycled my tank with live rock. You'll be pleasantly surprised with the process... it's actually pretty fun, watching the creatures emerge and algae grow. I waited a week and 4 days and added hermit crabs and astrea snails. Then I waited another week and 4 days (thereabout) and got my clownfish.
Like everybody else, I highly, highly recommend cycling with live rock. Honestly, it's the only way to go. I know it sounds boring, as freshwater fishless cycling is boring (one of the reasons I don't do it and don't recommend it to friends), but marine is a whole different ball game. It really is the most effective way to go about getting your tank ready for fish and inverts.
Check out Camaro's sticky on the foundations of live rock at the top of the forum for more indepth info.
Like everybody else, I highly, highly recommend cycling with live rock. Honestly, it's the only way to go. I know it sounds boring, as freshwater fishless cycling is boring (one of the reasons I don't do it and don't recommend it to friends), but marine is a whole different ball game. It really is the most effective way to go about getting your tank ready for fish and inverts.
Check out Camaro's sticky on the foundations of live rock at the top of the forum for more indepth info.
hey fishchaser..there is this store in laval, quebec...they used to have an english webpage, but now it's only in french : www.aquapassion.com 1-866-669-2232 is the free line . They used to sell SW stuff and they still have incredible live rock until it's gone. I juste drove there and took a 8 pounds fiji premium rock for 50 $ CDN ( 6.49 $ pounds ). There is also Vanuatu live rock.
They are closing the SW part of the store. Call them ( it's free ), they used to ship for free in canada when there is a good amount. They still have around 100 pounds of rock...fully cured, it was the rock used in the display tank. My piece is awesome and filled with coralline.
This is cheap and fully cured ( since a couple of years ! )..so if you don't have 2 much cash and can't find a store or just don't wanna get some from the states ( can cost more with the duty thing ), i recommend you check with the guys there.
They are closing the SW part of the store. Call them ( it's free ), they used to ship for free in canada when there is a good amount. They still have around 100 pounds of rock...fully cured, it was the rock used in the display tank. My piece is awesome and filled with coralline.
This is cheap and fully cured ( since a couple of years ! )..so if you don't have 2 much cash and can't find a store or just don't wanna get some from the states ( can cost more with the duty thing ), i recommend you check with the guys there.