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The Marco rock arrived last night. I started Aquascaping. I sort of like this layout that I put together. Any opinions? I plan on adding water this weekend. I made 100 gallons of RODI all of which is 0 PPM TDS. Going to fill the main tank and continue until it goes into the sump and check for...

Should I be running the skimmer during the cycle?

I'm getting CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade, was thinking about the black but stayed consevative

I might make it over RAP, it's only 10 minutes away and sounds like fun.

I'm using CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade. The way I understand it, is that it comes moist with bacteria. I ordered Bi0-Spira for cycling has anyone used this product?

It's definitely not cured as it will be arriving tomorrow. From what I've read the Marco rock doesn't leak phosphates. We'll see how it goes. I plan on cycling with shrimp

Yes, they are Marcos rock Dry Live Rock for Sale | Aragonite Sand | Aquarium Supply - Marco Rocks Do I need a controller for the heater?

OK, so I add rock, water, salt to proper salinity, and then sand, correct? When should I turn on my pumps during this process? When should I start using lights?

I have Marcos rock, salt, and sand arriving tomorrow. I've managed to make and store 55 gallons of RODI water with 0 TDS in 20 gallon trash bins and will make more. My sump is plumbed . I plan on aquascaping tomorrow or Saturday and then adding sand. Afterwards can I fill the tank with RODI...

Not very impressive, will try to take a better pic with afternoon light

I tried taking a pic to show off the black background but it was not defined. Do I need to flood light into the room?

Update Yesterday painted the back of the tank with black gloss. I flushed my RODI unit with 30 gallons yesterday, getting ready to add the DI cartridge and start making water. I still need to plumb my 75 gallon Marineland corner flow. It is going into a Trigger Crystal 30 sump and the pump is...

Any advantage for flex pvc over braided tubing?

Dave, I couldn't use the flex pvc straight from the pump? What do you think of the Reef Octopus Varios 4 pump which I'm considering?

Yikes, I already ordered a Trigger Crystal 30. It's ordered from BRS so I think they'll take it back but I suspect it will fit in the 48" Marineland Majestic stand for a 75 gallon that I have coming in. The skimmer is in the front and the sock towards the back. I think I should have good access.

I'm seriously considering the sump you suggest. Can you save me some more money before I buy that return pump? I also think I'm going to go with braided tubing as you suggest. thanks!

When you say add-ons, do you mean reactors, and UV sterilizers. Am I missing anything? If I go the PVC route with manifolds for these devices do I have to purchase a bigger pump?

The second is a DC pump. Could I also get something less expensive in that regard. I do want to keep the system as quiet as possible. I'm also contemplating plumbing. On my last tank with an overflow I used PVC and it worked fine. Don't know if there are many advantages to going that route...

So far I have the Aquatic Life Twist-In 100 GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System and a Trigger Crystal 30 Sump ordered. Any suggestions for skimmer and return pump for my 75 Marineland RR tank which is arriving tomorrow? I am contemplating a Reef Octopus CLASSIC 152-S skimmer and a Reef Octopus VarioS-4...