Jul 7, 2013 #1 9 90gallonn Aquarium Advice Newbie Joined Jul 7, 2013 Messages 7 I am starting a 90 gallon tank and am planning on putting some live rock in. I want a 1"-2" sandbed so how many pounds?
I am starting a 90 gallon tank and am planning on putting some live rock in. I want a 1"-2" sandbed so how many pounds?
Jul 8, 2013 #2 dmolavi Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jun 20, 2012 Messages 2,123 Location Sewell, NJ I have 30lbs in my 20 high and it's a little over 2". The footprint of the tank is 24x12 inches. Scale for your dimensions
I have 30lbs in my 20 high and it's a little over 2". The footprint of the tank is 24x12 inches. Scale for your dimensions
Jul 8, 2013 #3 Tkey3425 Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jun 29, 2013 Messages 879 Location FL, USA 90gallonn said: I am starting a 90 gallon tank and am planning on putting some live rock in. I want a 1"-2" sandbed so how many pounds? Click to expand... 100lbs and you'll be at 2"
90gallonn said: I am starting a 90 gallon tank and am planning on putting some live rock in. I want a 1"-2" sandbed so how many pounds? Click to expand... 100lbs and you'll be at 2"
Jul 8, 2013 #4 Grizz Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Apr 2, 2011 Messages 1,806 Location Saratoga NY 90 lbs will give you a 2 inch bed
Jul 8, 2013 #5 dmolavi Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jun 20, 2012 Messages 2,123 Location Sewell, NJ Confused yet? From Aquarium Set-up: How Much Substrate Do I Need for my Aquarium? The simplest rule of thumb to use is to plan 1 lb of substrate per gallon to achieve a 1" bed. Or 2 lbs per gallon for a 2" bed.
Confused yet? From Aquarium Set-up: How Much Substrate Do I Need for my Aquarium? The simplest rule of thumb to use is to plan 1 lb of substrate per gallon to achieve a 1" bed. Or 2 lbs per gallon for a 2" bed.
Jul 8, 2013 #6 TheTodd Aquarium Advice Addict Joined May 26, 2012 Messages 3,111 Location Palm Springs, CA I just broke down my 75g and added 90 pounds of sand. It was close to 1.5". I would guess around 120 would get you close to 2".
I just broke down my 75g and added 90 pounds of sand. It was close to 1.5". I would guess around 120 would get you close to 2".