[I'm a newbie. My wife surprised me with a 40 gallon hex salt water tank for Christmas. She was told at the time of purchase that we couldn't do corals in a tank that small but subsequent conversations and research suggest it is possible.
The tank has been up 7 weeks. It holds 3 blue damsels, 1 percula, and a sand-sifting Gobi. At 6 weeks, the tank had successfully cycled and we added 21# of precured live rock. The rock looks great but rather sparse. I'd like to add at least another 20# but would like some guidance. We're using a CPR BAK-PAK dual pak filtration unit and 2 AQS 600 powerheads.
I want to get the rock established and then add some coral but not sure how much coral the system can safely support. Are there any rules of thumb; ie so many #s of rock per gallon should I add and then how many coral can be safely sustained? Thanks for your advice!]
The tank has been up 7 weeks. It holds 3 blue damsels, 1 percula, and a sand-sifting Gobi. At 6 weeks, the tank had successfully cycled and we added 21# of precured live rock. The rock looks great but rather sparse. I'd like to add at least another 20# but would like some guidance. We're using a CPR BAK-PAK dual pak filtration unit and 2 AQS 600 powerheads.
I want to get the rock established and then add some coral but not sure how much coral the system can safely support. Are there any rules of thumb; ie so many #s of rock per gallon should I add and then how many coral can be safely sustained? Thanks for your advice!]