How Deep

[wingnut]

Hi all
im wondering how deep would the 275lbs of ls cover the botom of my 125 its a allglass dule over flow tank

 

[nm reef]

Can't really say without the exact measurements of your display....but below is a formula for figuring how much sand is needed for a specific depth of sand bed.Maybe it'll help you figure how much you'll need...*_^
length x width x desired depth of sand bed x .0579 = lbs sand needed
(measurements are all i inches)
Hope that helps ya a lil!

 

[wingnut]

its 6'x 2 1/2' i got a number for 4 inch sand bed 33.0527 dont know what that means i know its not 33lbs of sand LOL

 

[shadow678]

According to that formula, a 4" sand bed would require 500 lbs. of sand. Remember that some sand grades are finer than others, and therefor will take up different amounts of room.

 

[nm reef]

You said your tank is 6'x2 1/2'....then here is the math....
60 inches x 30 inchesx6(desired depth of DSB)x.0579=625.32 lbs of sand for 6" deep sand bed

 

[broomer5]

Hey WinGNut
Are you sure about the 6 x 2-1/2 foot dimensions ?
That's 72"L x 30"W
For a 125 gallon tank, that would mean you'd have a 13 inch height ?
Sounds funky ?
I see where All-Glass make their dual overflow 125 with dimensions of 72"L x 18"W x 22"H
Maybe that 2-1/2 foot should be 1-1/2 foot width ?
Got an extra foot possibly ?