How many lbs of rock do i need in a 28?

[tonynader]

I have 30lbs of live rock in my 28gal nano. Is that enough? cuz i wanted to add another rock or two for about 8lbs

 

[extinct 1ne]

That's fine. I only have about 55 Lbs. in my 55g. I plan on adding another 20 Lbs. though. But like I said it should be enough. Adding another 8 shouldn't hurt either.

 

[tonynader]

ight dope, thanks a lot man

 

[extinct 1ne]

Originally Posted by tonynader
http:///forum/post/3092601
ight dope, thanks a lot man
No prop.

 

[dragonzim]

A good rule of thumb to follow is to put in 1.5 to 2 lbs of rock for every gallon of water. So, a 28 gallon tank should have 42 to 56 lbs of rock.

 

[d-man]

it's about surface area more than weight if you have a ball rock that heavy but has no holes in it it's not as good as a light rock with tons of holes in it

 

[tank a holic]

I think you shouldn't worry about weight / gallons and do what looks good to you, its your tank

but yes the hoyle says 1.5 to 2 per

 

[tonynader]

k cool thanks ill follow that cuz i want more places for my fish to hide, and i want to get a mandiran hopefully soon, i hear they need plenty of rock.

 

[meowzer]

It's not the actual rock that mandarins need...it's a large supply of copepods...I believe copepods need a lot of rock to stay alive (hide)....and multiply

 

[arvins]

Originally Posted by tonynader
http:///forum/post/3092933
k cool thanks ill follow that cuz i want more places for my fish to hide, and i want to get a mandiran hopefully soon, i hear they need plenty of rock.
Rocks aren't the must have here, what you need is a well established tank, probably at least 6 months or so old. Do you still have your wrasse? If so it will have a problem getting its pods as the wrasse will eat them as well.

 

[tonynader]

oh really? ok second thoughts about that then. Thanks for that. I still need a couple more pounds though....still got plenty of room. THanks guys

 

[d-man]

imho cheto (don't know the spelling) is one of the best ways to up your pods