Can you put live rock in your sump?
So as to live rock in the sump. For denitrifaction( reducing NO3 to N to N2 nitrogne gas) it’s fine if it’s kept pretty clear of detritus and kept in an area of low to moderate flow.
Can I put dry live rock in my tank?
Absolutely, as long as you add an initial source like a bit that comes in on the bottom of a coral or on a single piece of live rock from an established tank that you trust. You can speed the process up a bit by scraping it off a rock allowing it to spread around quicker.
What should I put in my aquarium sump?
What Do You Put In A Sump?
- Filter Socks and Filter Rollers. A filter sock is a basic form of mechanical filtration.
- Heater. There’s really not too much to say about heaters.
- Protein Skimmer.
- Baffles and Bubble Traps.
- Return Pump.
- Check Valve.
- Gate Valves.
- Refugium Light.
When should I put live rock in my tank?
Your live rock must be fully cured before you can add any fish or invertebrates to your aquarium. The curing process, which initiates the Nitrogen Cycle, typically takes 4-5 weeks. During this time, you must also perform weekly 25% water changes. To start your live rock curing, stack the rock loosely in your aquarium.
Does live rock need light?
Live rock doesn’t need lighting unless you want to retain the color. The bacteria on the rock and the critters that live inside don’t require any lights.
Where does carbon go in a sump?
carbon should be in a place where water has been pre filtered before contact otherwise it will be doing mechanical removal, not chemical and we all know that a sock, or a pad is MUCH better at removing excess fish food and other floaties than carbon is. Having carbon in contact with unfiltered water will tax it hard.
Does live rock need oxygen?
Organic Materials Use Oxygen, Too Organic materials (Dissolved Organic Compounds), such as that stuff on a piece of uncured live rock or the uneaten food and fish detritus on the bottom of the tank, consume a lot of oxygen as they break down.