im not sure about the skimmer and filter. ****I know he has a huge HOB filter with like 3-4 power heads under the water, He has a big protein skimmer but doesnt even use it. ****and he has a Twin tube 4ft light. So theres 2-40watt 4ft bulbs. ****
As far as lighting goes, when they say live rock need medium to alot of light, exactly how much do they mean?? ****He has live rock in the tank now, but i dont know specifically what kind it is and how much light it needs. **** ****
Also, when I purchase it, if I were to keep it SW, is it possible to to leave some of the crushed coral on the bottom of the tank, then cover it with sand. ****When we transport it we are going to remove all the rock and the 2 fish etc. so when I set it back up i figure the already established crushed coral will help in speeding up the new cycling process. ****Also, Is it possible to clean the live rock he has in there so all those little creatures and weird looking growths die off, and the rock starts off new. ****If i spend the time and money on a SW tank, I want it to look GOOOD, like no weird growths or creatures coming out of nowhere and taking over the tank. Like the snail problems I have with my FW tanks, I HATE IT !!! ****
Also, If i just decide to keep the tank SW but dont want the ugly, gross looking live rocks. Is there anyother type of non-live rock that is good for stacking and decoration in a SW tank. Like Lace rock or holey rock etc?? Also If anyone knows of any good links, as to where I can read and learn about live rock Please post them. I would greatly appreciate it!!
P.S I am going to take alot of pictures of the tank tomorrow when I go to work. And will try to post them on here tomorrow night!! ****
Thanks again and again for the help!!