Glad to hear your cycle is progressing, Glenn. Just my opinion, but I think that with a substantial amount of dry rock its especially important to be patient with the cycle and make sure its well seeded with good bacteria.
Thanks Tony - still not sure yet on the 130D, I may sell it or use it for QT or something ... a few members of our local reef club are already asking for it
Just found your new page... sweet! Rock looks terrific! Makes me wish I'd not been so chicken and gone with the 250 from the start.
Did your 130 not have that glass ledge at the front? That seems to be the favorite spot for most of my snails to hang.
Maybe it was a late addition. It's just on the front and I keep the water level at the ledge. Sometimes the snails crawl out of the water and sit on top of it... 130L