how much live rock in a 220 gallon?

honda2sk · 06/14/2007, 01:20 PM

how much live rock in a 220 gallon? 350 sound good?

ludnix · 06/14/2007, 01:22 PM

In my opinion it depends on what rock you're getting, some rocks can be very dense and make 350lbs not seem as much as it sounds whereas some rocks can be very porous and light making it seem like a ton.

honda2sk · 06/14/2007, 01:26 PM

marshall island rock from PA

frederickk · 06/16/2007, 07:22 AM

Sounds good but it also depend if you like to have a high stack of rock in your tank or to have it level.

But it sounds good to me.

flyyyguy · 06/16/2007, 09:13 AM

It doesnt matter how much. Go with what looks good to you and make sure are getting good flow throughout, and all will be well.

Roy G. Biv · 06/16/2007, 09:26 AM

I think I have 250 in my 210 display. It is very porous rock so a little goes a long way. I have a mix of Marshall Island, Hatian, Anf Figi. I like the Marshall Island the best. The more dense rocks I used in the back for base rock. I started with ~80lbs from my old tank, then added ~50-~80 increments until I was pleased with the look. Online rock seems to be a bit smaller rock, I looked locally for tank breakdowns and such to pick out show rock for the front.

Roy G. Biv · 06/16/2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Pmolan
I think I have 250 in my 210 display. It is very porous rock so a little goes a long way. I have a mix of Marshall Island, Hatian, and Figi. I like the Marshall Island the best. The more dense rocks I used in the back for base rock. I started with ~80lbs from my old tank, then added ~50-~80 increments until I was pleased with the look. Online rock seems to be a bit smaller rock, I looked locally for tank breakdowns and such to pick out show rock for the front.

Roy G. Biv · 06/16/2007, 09:27 AM

oops.

06/14/2007, 01:20 PM	#1
honda2sk Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 436	how much live rock in a 220 gallon? how much live rock in a 220 gallon? 350 sound good?

06/14/2007, 01:22 PM	#2
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	In my opinion it depends on what rock you're getting, some rocks can be very dense and make 350lbs not seem as much as it sounds whereas some rocks can be very porous and light making it seem like a ton. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

06/16/2007, 09:13 AM	#5
flyyyguy King of the white corals Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,239	It doesnt matter how much. Go with what looks good to you and make sure are getting good flow throughout, and all will be well. __________________ I like holding hands, snuggling, and long walks on the beach

06/14/2007, 01:26 PM	#3
honda2sk Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 436	marshall island rock from PA

06/16/2007, 07:22 AM	#4
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	Sounds good but it also depend if you like to have a high stack of rock in your tank or to have it level. But it sounds good to me.

06/16/2007, 09:26 AM	#6
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	I think I have 250 in my 210 display. It is very porous rock so a little goes a long way. I have a mix of Marshall Island, Hatian, Anf Figi. I like the Marshall Island the best. The more dense rocks I used in the back for base rock. I started with ~80lbs from my old tank, then added ~50-~80 increments until I was pleased with the look. Online rock seems to be a bit smaller rock, I looked locally for tank breakdowns and such to pick out show rock for the front.

06/16/2007, 09:27 AM	#8
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	oops.