Turbosek

I just bought some dry base rock from Reef Cleaners. Awsome looking stuff. I plan to add about 40# of live rock to the 200# of dry base rock...and take the time to seed/grow my own.

I asked them for suggestions on where to get substrate. They said to get Southdown from Home Depot, or visit local landscape companies to buy a yard of sand. I am sure people do this, but what are everyones' thoughts? I would obviously seed my sand with live sand from my existing tank.

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I am getting close to adding the salt to my new tank. I have always used Kent Salt in my FOWLR tank. What does everyone recommend? And why? I am curious also how price factors in to quality and contents.

Ok, I have been busy for the last month working on my 162 gallong in-wall tank. Wow, this was a lot more work than I thought it would be. I have a much better appreciation for everyone out there in this hobby. I am sure part of my issues have been the area I am working in. While it is the perfect location for the system, it is a tight fit.

I still have a bit more equipment to buy and install. I have been doing some reading around the web on the best way to start a new reef tank once ...