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07-18-2008, 05:38 PM
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I would shoot for 1.5-2LBs of water.
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07-18-2008, 06:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roka64
I would shoot for 1.5-2LBs of water.
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07-18-2008, 08:03 PM
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SO I can add Live Rocks 1.5-2 LBs is that Per gallon Casue I gallon of water weight 8.34 Pounds How much does a normal Tank weight with the rocks? I just asking I don't want to put a Hole in the floor...LOL
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07-27-2009, 02:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tank2379
SO I can add Live Rocks 1.5-2 LBs is that Per gallon Casue I gallon of water weight 8.34 Pounds How much does a normal Tank weight with the rocks? I just asking I don't want to put a Hole in the floor
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The 1.5 - 2 lbs is a great starting point. my rock is VERY pourous and if I put 75 lbs in my 55 there would be hardly any room for fish. Think of it as surface area. If your rocks are mostly air then you don't need as much weight. the 60 lbs I have in my tank cover most of the back wall and come about three quarters of the way up the tank. |
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07-31-2009, 07:11 PM
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 That comment was made about a year ago.... But I hear ya. I only have about 58Lbs of LR in my system now I have up graded to a 72 Gallon Bow Front.
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Originally Posted by mdaniel2882
The 1.5 - 2 lbs is a great starting point. my rock is VERY pourous and if I put 75 lbs in my 55 there would be hardly any room for fish. Think of it as surface area. If your rocks are mostly air then you don't need as much weight. the 60 lbs I have in my tank cover most of the back wall and come about three quarters of the way up the tank.
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07-18-2008, 05:42 PM
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OOPS Sorry I meant Live Rocks!!!!!
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07-18-2008, 06:03 PM
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Same answer....wink...Or you could buy base rock and seed it with a little cured LR.
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07-18-2008, 08:13 PM
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07-19-2008, 12:54 PM
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Yes, to 1½ - 2 pounds of LR per gallon of tank capacity. So for a 55 you want 82- 110 poiunds of rock. A combination of base (75%) and LR (25%) is a great way to start a tank.
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07-19-2008, 01:56 PM
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A 55g tank with the correct amount of LR and sand could be close to 700lbs completed.
Where in your house are you planning on putting this tank?
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