30g

[bruzer]

Hey this is my fist time posting on here, i have a 30g tank and i have cc, i was wondering how much LS do i need if i am going to change?
thanks
Bruzer:help:

 

[ivanfj]

It depends on how much you like. If you wanna have a deep sandbed, which is more benefitial IMO, then you are looking at 3-4 inches deep. I would try 35-40lb first and see how it looks.

 

[buzz]

There is a formula to calculate the amount of sand needed, but it is dependent on the dimensions of the tank. What are those?

 

[texasranchers]

Bruzer, Welcome aboard, Glad to have you

What are your tank deminsions and one of us will calculate it for you.

 

[bruzer]

sorry it took so long work calls
L= 31.5
W= 13.75
H= 18
now would it be any good to go half agaonite and half LS?

 

[texasranchers]

Bruzer, did you say WORK came before your fish tank?
The calculation on those deminsions would be 97 lbs of ls for a 3.5" deep sb.
Did you faint yet? This is calculated on an empty tank, no lr, etc.
I would love to see ppl's faces with those calculations.

I think the 1lb per gal sounds pretty good.

 

[bruzer]

yea it kinda sucks i am the general on a construction site right now so its a little bit of work
sorry i forgot to say that i have about 25-30lb of live rock

 

[ivanfj]

I think it's better to use inches to measure LS, but when you are at the LFS, it bases on pound. Yah, go with about 1lb per gallon.

 

[bruzer]

thanks for all the help guys
Bruzer

 

[7eleven]

Hi Bruzer,
I have a 30 gallon also. I bought 30lbs of sand and it gives me about 1- 2 inches of sandbed. Depending on where the bloody damsels have moved it And that is with no LR