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Unread 12/30/2017, 08:01 PM   #1
Jsilverman18
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Sps tank with only Tonga?

Would there be any disadvantages to an sps tank with only Tonga rock work?
I know it’s very dense and doesn’t have a lot of surface area for bacteria.
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Unread 12/30/2017, 08:01 PM   #2
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I would also put marine pure blocks in the sump
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Unread 12/31/2017, 11:09 AM   #3
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You mean the branch, shelf or the regular rock? In any case, it is exponentially better than using dry/dead rock - assuming that you are ordering real tonga from the pacific.

I would not sweat this too much, especially if you are going to have sand - the sandbed can do all of the heavy bacterial lifting for you.


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Unread 01/01/2018, 09:15 AM   #4
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Yes I’ll be using the branch rock. I do plan to have a sand bed. I can put some other rock in the sump if needed along with the marine pure


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Unread 01/01/2018, 09:53 AM   #5
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One of my lfs has his sps tank setup with tonga. Should be nice


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Unread 01/01/2018, 08:22 PM   #6
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Worked fine for me me in my 20H and 29 tanks. In fact they where the cleanest tanks I have ran. Never had algae o r nutrient issues.


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Unread 01/01/2018, 08:44 PM   #7
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Better circulation through the rock work, but less dense as you already mentioned. Pros and cons.

Either way, pick the rock that best appeals to you and the design you want. Adding surface area for additional bacteria is easy with marine pure blocks and other similar items.


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Unread 01/02/2018, 10:30 AM   #8
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I've made my aquascaping with CaribSea Belize BRanched rock and until now it works fine for me but I also have 20 kilos of live rock in the sump ;-)

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2656638


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