Advice needed please

[viperfish]

Originally Posted by cadmandu

Is it a good idea to put egg crate on the bottom of the tank before putting in your sand and for support of your Live Rock?

Some people have done this but I personally do not. Detritus will get down in there and it gets very difficult to remove, sand sifters have a tough time getting to it there as well. Lots of people place live rock directly on the bottom in a bare bottom setup with no problem, I like to spread a layer of sugar fine sand, then a coarse layer on top to prevent any pressure points on the glass.

[fishytime]

Looks to me like the bottom half plumbing needs to changed too..... The primary drain in a herbie should be plumbed below the water level in the sump.....I would also consider removing the egg crate and the bio-ball box that is in that drain chamber....you don't need it there