live rock

fishfanashley · 11/26/2008, 12:09 PM

Whats the general rule of thumb as far as # per gallon of live in a reef tank.

Reef'in Colorado · 11/26/2008, 12:26 PM

I have always heard 1lb/gal. But that is a generality...you can do a LOT more or a lot less depending on the type(s) of filtration, bioload and other variables.

Slakker · 11/26/2008, 12:31 PM

I have a 58g tank with a 20g sump. I have 75lbs of rock in the display and 10 or 15 in the fuge.

I could fit a lot more rock in the display, but I like the more open look.

fishfanashley · 11/26/2008, 12:42 PM

Thanksfor the reply. I know there are lots of variables I was just wondering a general rule of thumb. Its hard for me to know just how much I have b/c I have been adding it over so many years.

11/26/2008, 12:09 PM	#1
fishfanashley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 112	live rock Whats the general rule of thumb as far as # per gallon of live in a reef tank.

11/26/2008, 12:31 PM	#3
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	I have a 58g tank with a 20g sump. I have 75lbs of rock in the display and 10 or 15 in the fuge. I could fit a lot more rock in the display, but I like the more open look. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

11/26/2008, 12:26 PM	#2
Reef'in Colorado Reefer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Frederick, Co. Posts: 934	I have always heard 1lb/gal. But that is a generality...you can do a LOT more or a lot less depending on the type(s) of filtration, bioload and other variables.

11/26/2008, 12:42 PM	#4
fishfanashley Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 112	Thanksfor the reply. I know there are lots of variables I was just wondering a general rule of thumb. Its hard for me to know just how much I have b/c I have been adding it over so many years.