if the rock and sand have been kept in water, its live.
might not have a lot of exciting lifeforms on it but its still live none the
less.


the seaclone is not an acceptable skimmer for a system the size of yours.
you're better checking into the Aqua-C Remora Pro if you want a HOB (hang on
the back) model or an Euro-Reef if you have room in sump.

i myself like the Euro-Reefs but they do take up quite a bit of room in your
sump.

kc