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05/06/2015, 06:57 PM
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Live Rock
How much live rock is recommended for 793L (209.5 Gallon).
I also have 3 options from my supply, what would you guys recommend? Rockerostris purgemetopon Premium Cured Rock Rockerostris pinkarostris Coral Sea Rock Rockerostris greenarostris Green Reef Rock Thanks guys |
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05/06/2015, 07:13 PM
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210+ lbs of rock id lean towards 250 lbs
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05/06/2015, 08:07 PM
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Get whichever rock is lightest and most porus
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05/06/2015, 11:43 PM
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05/06/2015, 11:57 PM
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As for the different types of rocks, the premium cured is the best in my experience, in terms of well, it being cured, not having a lot of bad hitchhikers, and the shape is great to work with. So I'd go with that. As for how much rock, 70-140kg should do, depending on how much you want to use for the scaping, and whether you have alternatives for filtration. So yeah, like what others said. |
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05/07/2015, 12:40 AM
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i was wondering what the go was with the scientific names, have been looking them up online with little result. thanks again for the reply 
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05/07/2015, 10:51 AM
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I would probably start off with about 125 pounds of rock and then go from there. Build up your reef structure and then decide whether or not you want more. Don't forget, once you start adding corals you can run out of room real quick. Unless you plan on buying a bunch of small frags, a lot of the corals out there will come in on small pieces of live rock to begin with. GL.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php |
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