How To Aquascape A Reef Aquarium

Educational howto video on aquascaping a reef Aquarium properly. By NewYorkSteelo. Live rock hitchhikers link. http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchhikers.html

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• Education
• How
• To
• Aquascape
• Saltwater
• Reef
• Tank
• Aquarium
• Correctly
• Properly
• Using
• Live
• Rock
• Deep
• Sand
• Bed
• DSB
• Holes
• Crevices
• Overhangs
• Tunnels
• Surface
• Area
• Spread
• Out
• Stack
• Up
• Island
• Educational
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• Copepods
• Amphipods
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• Glue
• Filtration
• newyorksteelo

[MyMrFlintstone]

Does your skimmer put out a lot micro bubbles

[newyorksteelo]

@MyMrFlintstone Take a look at my main display and you will see little to no micro bubbles in the tank.

[semaarairsoft123]

I was wondering what number should show up on your hydrometerand how do you know if your tank is fully cycled andhow much salt i put a gallon 1/2 cup?

[newyorksteelo]

@semaarairsoft123 For a reef I prefer to have hydrometer point at 1.025. The Cycle is determined by testing the system since day one of set up, and the amount of salt needed varies depending on the brand. I recommend you follow the directions of that salt mix, or add salt little by little (mixing it well with a powerhead), and use the hydrometer until you reach the desired salinity. Good luck.

[nujerzdrve1]

Thanks. I kinda figured it may help out. However I don't know if after cycling I want to disturb the SB. Do you think it'd do any harm. Will the debris/detritus breakdown on its own naturally. Is it common to have this type scenario when setting up the tank? Also I'm not entirely sure I'm happy with the aquascaping th

[newyorksteelo]

@nujerzdrve1 Disturbing the surface of the sand bed is never an issue. It's when you disturb it deeply and possibly trap some of the cyano beneath it that the issues arise. In most cases, the debris will diminish as the life populates the bed and you add critters such as hermit crabs. I would leave it be if it were me. Now is the time to make any and all final changes to the reef during the cycle. Good luck.

[nujerzdrve1]

That I've created should I leave it alone in order to avoid anymore mess? What do you think. E

[newyorksteelo]

@nujerzdrve1 It's as you stated. The broken off pieces of rubble are of no concern, but the detritus may be, however, the detritus may be efficient in the cycle so I would leave it be. If after the cycle you think you can easily siphon it, I would do it then. Good luck and enjoy your new set up.

[nujerzdrve1]

I just added about 80lbs of rock to my 93g cube. After playing around with some aquascaping ideas, some of the rock has broken of and left some debris scattered about the SB. I'm wondering if I should rush to remove some of the debris. I'm sure the broken rock pieces aren't an issue besides being unsightly but the debris resembles detritus buildup and I'm considering siphoning out before adding livestock.

[newyorksteelo]

@Bklynsbestkept In my years of experience, I have found that patience is the key to success in this hobby. Glad to be of some help.