ratio

anemonefrenemy · 12/09/2016, 12:53 AM

hey RC!
I was wondering if there is a ratio between live sand to live rock. for example, I have 40lbs of live sand do I need 20 lbs of live rock? I heard that you have to have an even ratio per gallon for your tank. is this correct? any advice helps!

Elijah

scooter31707 · 12/09/2016, 09:26 AM

IMO, I don't think it's necessary to have that ratio depending different situations/variables. If you have a very light bioload, then you may be able to get away with a half ratio. For a heavy bioload, then I would do 1-2lbs of live rock per gallon. Sand and live rock acts as your filtration. Some hobbyists put some of their rock in the sump.

12/09/2016, 12:53 AM	#1
anemonefrenemy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 8	ratio hey RC! I was wondering if there is a ratio between live sand to live rock. for example, I have 40lbs of live sand do I need 20 lbs of live rock? I heard that you have to have an even ratio per gallon for your tank. is this correct? any advice helps! Elijah

12/09/2016, 09:26 AM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	IMO, I don't think it's necessary to have that ratio depending different situations/variables. If you have a very light bioload, then you may be able to get away with a half ratio. For a heavy bioload, then I would do 1-2lbs of live rock per gallon. Sand and live rock acts as your filtration. Some hobbyists put some of their rock in the sump.