Hi guys
I have a 180 in wall with a 180 basement sump system. I included a large 40g chaeto fuge into the design, but I've never had nitrate or phosphates high enough to support chaeto growth in the 18 months it's been running. So about a year ago I close down it off and it's been dry since.
I'm bored looking at it.
So I want to convert it into a macro display that I can stare at when I hide in the fishroom from my wife and kids .
I like the idea of creating a rock wall scape, about 1/3rd away from the back glass. 7" DSB back section, 'cliff face' 2" deep front section.
Shoal and manatee grass in back, macros and rubble fields up front.
Take a look at my amazing rendering!
The back 7" deep section would be a sand and mud mix and have planted grasses.
Front section would be left over seaflor special grade I have already.
I'm worried about the DSB though. Anyone have any guidence on whether this isn't worth going for, risks with the plan
I plan to dose nitrate, phosphate (have to do so currently anyway) iron, and other trace elements. Bury some flourish tabs in the back section for a boost.
Wall will be composed of reefsaver rock rubble glued to an eggcrate support with pond foam.
Thoughts?
I have a 180 in wall with a 180 basement sump system. I included a large 40g chaeto fuge into the design, but I've never had nitrate or phosphates high enough to support chaeto growth in the 18 months it's been running. So about a year ago I close down it off and it's been dry since.
I'm bored looking at it.
So I want to convert it into a macro display that I can stare at when I hide in the fishroom from my wife and kids .
I like the idea of creating a rock wall scape, about 1/3rd away from the back glass. 7" DSB back section, 'cliff face' 2" deep front section.
Shoal and manatee grass in back, macros and rubble fields up front.
Take a look at my amazing rendering!
The back 7" deep section would be a sand and mud mix and have planted grasses.
Front section would be left over seaflor special grade I have already.
I'm worried about the DSB though. Anyone have any guidence on whether this isn't worth going for, risks with the plan
I plan to dose nitrate, phosphate (have to do so currently anyway) iron, and other trace elements. Bury some flourish tabs in the back section for a boost.
Wall will be composed of reefsaver rock rubble glued to an eggcrate support with pond foam.
Thoughts?
