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07/13/2007, 01:02 AM
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seeding with live rock
if i put live(fiji,tongan)rock in with base and,or lace rock will the "live"from the live rock make its way to the"dead"rock?hope that makes sense thanks.
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07/13/2007, 01:08 AM
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Yes, but how long it will take will vary. Use a higer ratio of live to base.
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07/13/2007, 01:08 AM
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Well I am sure if there are enoug pores and crevices, bacteria and other micron sized creatures will multiply and seek refuge in there. eventually I am sure algae will also take root in the surface area, as it tends to go where it pleases.
I suppose that makes it live no? It is hosting living organisms after all.... Maybe it needs that coralline algae though? Dont know enough about that part. I would also not mind some elaboration on this from the more experienced aquarists here though, as I am curious myself. |
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07/13/2007, 01:08 AM
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Yes. I have seen people put cinder blocks in a tank with live rock and the block became live.
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07/13/2007, 01:22 AM
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at 6$ lb.i need some substitute.im just starting out with sw.the lace rock is very holy and pourus so ill try it.if it takes a while thats ok.i have a 55 tall.so i will have roughly 20 lbs of live rock the rest lace or base.do you think the "dead"rock on top or bottom,or maybe it wont matter.
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07/13/2007, 01:24 AM
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Put some of the base rock on the bottom and be sure to put your sand in after so the rock won't tumble as easily. Then mix the live and base together to help promote the seeing. I think you're a little high on your ratio of base to live but if you're willing to wait for it to seed it will still work I think.
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07/13/2007, 05:50 AM
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I never put more than 20 percent of my rock as live rock , the rest is base rock. TO DO 100 percent live rock is really a waste of money and unnecessary. My tank is 9 months old now(My 3rd tank) and its very difficult to tell which is which. Corraline and copapods grow like wildfire so your tank will be live in no time.
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07/13/2007, 06:04 AM
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yes
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