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Tweeds
01-25-2017, 03:58 PM
Hey All,

I've been piecing together my perfect tank. I've got a RSM130D and have upgraded some of the equipment. I'm finally ready to set it up. I was going to add the water on Saturday and add some rock. Since it's a brand new set up, should I add live or dry rock? I know it has to cycle before I can do anything with it, I guess I'm wondering if I add some live rock will it all die off and is it just better to invest in dry rock?

Thanks

Tweeds

DKoKoMan
01-25-2017, 04:24 PM
If it's a brand new tank I think It's a good idea to put in LR. That being said you can mix in some dead rock as a base, I like the diversity different pieces of LR incorporate in to the tank. Regardless you will have a cycle in a new tank.

Myka
01-26-2017, 03:48 AM
I prefer live rock. I hate dry rock.

ReefMadness
01-26-2017, 04:14 AM
i will never use dry rock to start again unless it has had time to cure or has been treated (acid bath followed by lanthanum chloride treatments). my initial ignorance led to plenty of experience with nuisance algae spanning a year.

gregzz4
01-26-2017, 05:16 AM
Mindy, what happened to your writeups ?
I didn't bookmark them and now can't find them.
The ones that used to be in your Sig ...

The one about cycling would be appropriate right now !

DKoKoMan
01-26-2017, 06:14 AM
Mmmm LR. Makes sense for the extra dollars.

Myka
01-26-2017, 01:41 PM
Mindy, what happened to your writeups ?
I didn't bookmark them and now can't find them.
The ones that used to be in your Sig ...

The one about cycling would be appropriate right now !

Look in the Tips and Tricks forum. :)

Tweeds
01-26-2017, 03:53 PM
Live rock it shall be. Thanks guys