Bio Balls needed for new 125g reef???

[Jrod82]

Im getting a 125g tank and doing reef set up.....with a sump. Im planning on putting plenty of live rock in the aquarium....will I need the bio balls in the sump?...or any filter media at all....planning on going with super skimmer 125 or a ASM G3....Thanks for any help

[Lucid]

No, you should be fine with just the live rock. How many pounds of it are you getting?

[Jrod82]

start off some where around 80-100lbs then gradually putting more in as time goes....would it be better to go with G3 skimmer, I think the G3 is rated over 200g and the super skimmer I was looking at was the 125g...since I wont have any filter media?

[Lucid]

That'll work. Just make sure you cure the later editions first before adding.

[Jrod82]

It would be fine if I bought cured rock at LFS and then put it in wouldnt?.....If I bought rock that wasn't cured....would I set it in a seperate container for a couple of weeks?

[Lucid]

Yeah you could also do that or get uncured and do it yourself. Might also save some $$$ too. ;) It should take 2-4 weeks depending on the rock. Get a power head and a heater too for the container and you should be set. I have also heard others recommend putting in a drain (in the container) to make water changes easier.

[Jrod82]

that would be salt water that they would cure in right? not ro water......Thanks for the help

[Lucid]

Yes you would use saltwater mixed up like for the tank. Np, glad to help.