Live rock in a F.O tank?

Marinoman08 · 03-05-2008, 03:27 PM

Live Rock a fish only tank, Is it a Good idea or terrible idea? meaning will it look good or does live rock not look right without its friends.... anenomes, frogs and sponges.

goldenmean · 03-05-2008, 03:32 PM

I think it is a great idea.
More natural look.
It is very effective filtration too . - better than a canister filter.

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fish only with live rock

Dentoid · 03-05-2008, 04:06 PM

It will look more natural and provide some needed biological filtration as well as provide refuge for fish when they feel threatened. Which by the way is a major stressor of fish which can lead to lowered immunity and sickness.

In nature the only fish you see in open water are large predators, schooling fish and the odd balls. All other fish hang out around rocks and places of shelter. LR is a must for the fish you are planning on having (Lionfish, Trigger, Snowflake eel etc).

Unless you plan on using some other kind of shelter material (PVC pipes, cinder blocks homemade rocks), LR is a must.

BEELZEBOB · 03-05-2008, 05:02 PM

F.O.W.L.R

Fish Only With Live Rock.

BUNG! Welcome to the wonderful world of nitrofying bacteria young padwan!

no pads, no bioballs, no floss, foam, or acryllic.

you want flow yo. flow andalotta rocks.

maybe a skimmer.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live rock in a F.O tank? It will look more natural and provide some needed biological filtration as well as provide refuge for fish when they feel threatened. Which by the way is a major stressor of fish which can lead to lowered immunity and sickness. In nature the only fish you see in open water are large predators, schooling fish and the odd balls. All other fish hang out around rocks and places of shelter. LR is a must for the fish you are planning on having (Lionfish, Trigger, Snowflake eel etc). Unless you plan on using some other kind of shelter material (PVC pipes, cinder blocks homemade rocks), LR is a must. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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