To rock or not to rock....that is the question

[nitrox36]

So is having more natural filtration better than mechanical (skimmers etc.) ??? What do you think?

 

[nitrox36]

my system has a total of 3000lbs. I love it

 

[Reefrookie220]

I'm considering starting my next tank with Tampabay saltwater live rock and going with the triton method. I like the looks way better than a minimal scape. I feel nothing in the ocean is very minimal lol

 

[Reefrookie220]

Jesus man a ton and a half.....I just read that and my jaw dropped....now you've gotta invite me to see it. Lol

 

[Engloid]

The only drawback to a lot of rock is that when the power goes out, all that bacteria will wipe out the oxygen in no time. I learned that lesson during a 6hr power outage that cost me several fish. Other than that, I love having a lot of rock. I like a lot in the display...lots of little places that creatures can hide. People can stare at it much longer, trying to find things, instead of see it all in 1 minute.

 

[wrfreeman]

my system has a total of 3000lbs. I love it

3000 lbs. I have rock envy now. Lol.

 

[wrfreeman]

The only drawback to a lot of rock is that when the power goes out, all that bacteria will wipe out the oxygen in no time.

See the thread I just posted about power outages

 

[nitrox36]

not really that much rock, 10ftx4x4 needed a bunch lol

 

[wrfreeman]

10x4x4. Now I have tank envy too.

 

[TD13]

ALWAYS ROCK, in any iteration of the question!!!

 

[wrfreeman]

\m/

 

[Reefrookie220]

After getting inspired just hearing about @nitrox36 's 1.5 tons of live rock (still gotta see it sometime ) I did some research and I've decided if Santa brings me what I hope he's gonna , I'm gonna use "the package" from Tampa bay saltwater for my live rock and sand. If you haven't heard about it check it out!