Very cool. Thanks for sharing! I'll be sure to check out that build thread. I actually just ordered a couple pounds of Florida aquacultured rock. I don't really need more rock in the DT, but the plan was to cure it and smash it to rubble to be used in a back chamber of my AIO.Once you can keep some acros alive for a while, you are well on your way. And each piece you add brings with it some additional biome diversity.
I do some PT project stuff for my LFS. He buys LifeRock that has been seeded wet for >6 months from a wholesaler three or four times per year, 800lbs at a time. We stuff it into all the fish and coral system sumps (vats, essentially) for use in new customer reef builds. The minimum recommendation is 50/50 live versus dead rock. Really helps avoid so much of the uglies, and you can add any livestock you want VERY early. The last project I did is documented in this build thread. I had Bali green slimer within a few weeks of being wet. 200lbs of live rock.
Large Build - Welcome to all the fun: setting up a 12 foot reef tank
Firstly, this system is not my own. I am merely an assistant to the building, stocking, and maintenance process. I will list my functions later in the thread for anyone who gives a fish-poo about it. Spoiler alert: I only have to do the fun/interesting parts. Mostly, anyway. Second, it is not...www.reef2reef.com