Hi all.
I've never had a saltwater tank before.
I just got my first tank Coralife biocube 14 , in the process of setting it up now . ( Day 2 )
My tank has - live sand about 2'' , 10lbs live rock , temp at 79 , so far.
I want to build a reef tank w/ a few fish - shrimps - sps's and soft corals etc.
Should I get rid of my bioballs now and do a refugium in chamber 2 since the tank is new ,from what I've read bioballs are not the best way to go.
I'm not sure whats better for chamber 2 -- Filter floss, Chaeto, ( Chemi-Pure Elite or live rock pebbles) for the bottom.
what's the maintenance is involved with either one ( should I get a In-tank media basket ) or if one way is better for the health of the tank
Looking for the best way to go so I dont have to do something major to the tank down the road.
Thanks
Mike
I've never had a saltwater tank before.
I just got my first tank Coralife biocube 14 , in the process of setting it up now . ( Day 2 )
My tank has - live sand about 2'' , 10lbs live rock , temp at 79 , so far.
I want to build a reef tank w/ a few fish - shrimps - sps's and soft corals etc.
Should I get rid of my bioballs now and do a refugium in chamber 2 since the tank is new ,from what I've read bioballs are not the best way to go.
I'm not sure whats better for chamber 2 -- Filter floss, Chaeto, ( Chemi-Pure Elite or live rock pebbles) for the bottom.
what's the maintenance is involved with either one ( should I get a In-tank media basket ) or if one way is better for the health of the tank
Looking for the best way to go so I dont have to do something major to the tank down the road.
Thanks
Mike