Budget doesn't exist in this hobby: Brian's 45g Build

[Etaloche]

Day 2, water has completely cleared and finalized the installation of the lights

Been just sitting in front of my tank staring into it wishing I had some livestock to make it more interesting and exciting

I guess now's a good time to think about livestock as I wait a while for the cycle to finish

[Myka]

Looking pretty stellar Brian!

[WarDog]

That came together quick and looking awesome!

I've got some bubble algae you can have, free!

[Myka]

Also, your cycle won't take long with dry rock. If you want to speed it up, add Prodibio Start Up. I add this to all new tanks that are started with dry rock. Really seems to help establish the good bacteria (rather than bad). I just add one pack (I think it has 6 or 8 vials in it) as directed until it's gone. I know the instructions say to use it longer, but one pack sure helps.

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by WarDog

That came together quick and looking awesome!

I've got some bubble algae you can have, free!

How generous of you kind sir , sounds good! I think I've spent a good 2-3 hours staring into my empty tank so far, even a bit of bubble algae to add some movement would be an improvement hahahaha c'mon do something interesting!

[Fishy!]

Originally Posted by Etaloche

How generous of you kind sir , sounds good! I think I've spent a good 2-3 hours staring into my empty tank so far, even a bit of bubble algae to add some movement would be an improvement hahahaha c'mon do something interesting!

Looks good. Anyone remember when we used to cycle tanks with cheap fish like damsels?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Looks awesome my friend. The aquascaping even looks very much like what we were able to setup in my living room, with lots of great caves and places for both corals and fish. Really like how your tank has come together.

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by Myka

Also, your cycle won't take long with dry rock. If you want to speed it up, add Prodibio Start Up. I add this to all new tanks that are started with dry rock. Really seems to help establish the good bacteria (rather than bad). I just add one pack (I think it has 6 or 8 vials in it) as directed until it's gone. I know the instructions say to use it longer, but one pack sure helps.

I assume these are what you're referring to?

I actually picked up one of these and been planning to dose it daily starting tonight, are these similar products? If they aren't could I use both to help or should I just stick to one.

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Looks awesome my friend. The aquascaping even looks very much like what we were able to setup in my living room, with lots of great caves and places for both corals and fish. Really like how your tank has come together.

This build wouldn't have been possible without your help and I want to thank you once again!
Ya, they were some quality rocks and fit together very well. I'm very happy about the way the aquascape came out.
Text me when you're available so I can return some of your belongings

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Etaloche

I assume these are what you're referring to?

I actually picked up one of these and been planning to dose it daily starting tonight, are these similar products? If they aren't could I use both to help or should I just stick to one.

MB7 and Prodibio BioDigest are similar (How similar? We don't know because there are no ingredients listed haha). They are both bacteria products. Prodibio Start Up also has the Ammo Lock vials in it which neutralizes the ammonia and allows you to add livestock sooner. If there is an algae bloom before the cycle is over, this Ammo Lock comes in handy because you can add a CUC (clean up crew). That's really the only difference. You could essentially do the same with MB7 and some other ammonia detoxifier like Prime or Amquel.