How much live rock?
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rcdude1990
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the rule of thumb is
1lb of LR= 1 gallon so 150 lbs.
LR goes from 3.99-14.99 all depened on ur LFS
1lb of LR= 1 gallon so 150 lbs.
LR goes from 3.99-14.99 all depened on ur LFS
1journeyman
Active Member
Originally Posted by rcdude1990
the rule of thumb is
1lb of LR= 1 gallon so 150 lbs.
LR goes from 3.99-14.99 all depened on ur LFS
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
the rule of thumb is
1lb of LR= 1 gallon so 150 lbs.
LR goes from 3.99-14.99 all depened on ur LFS
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
fish1031
Active Member
I am setting up a 150g aggressive
I don't want it to be bare and I don't want it to have no swimming space, I am not doing real corals with my aggressive tank. I will through so nice looking fake stuff here and there for some color....
What type do you suggest?
Can I get some from the gulf?
What kind of light do I need for algae to grow?
I don't want it to be bare and I don't want it to have no swimming space, I am not doing real corals with my aggressive tank. I will through so nice looking fake stuff here and there for some color....
What type do you suggest?
Can I get some from the gulf?
What kind of light do I need for algae to grow?
1journeyman
Active Member
Originally Posted by fish1031
I am setting up a 150g aggressive
I don't want it to be bare and I don't want it to have no swimming space, I am not doing real corals with my aggressive tank. I will through so nice looking fake stuff here and there for some color....
What type do you suggest?
Can I get some from the gulf?
What kind of light do I need for algae to grow?
How are you going to get "fake stuff" from the Gulf???
I am setting up a 150g aggressive
I don't want it to be bare and I don't want it to have no swimming space, I am not doing real corals with my aggressive tank. I will through so nice looking fake stuff here and there for some color....
What type do you suggest?
Can I get some from the gulf?
What kind of light do I need for algae to grow?
How are you going to get "fake stuff" from the Gulf???
1journeyman
Active Member
Are we talking the Gulf of Mexico?
rusting
Member
Originally Posted by 1journeyman
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
You don't need to buy it all at one time. Get what you can now, and add to it as you go.
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
You don't need to buy it all at one time. Get what you can now, and add to it as you go.
acrylic51
Active Member
Originally Posted by 1journeyman
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
I agree with 1journeyman....the denser the rock such as florida, fiji, the more you would need compared to Solomon, or Tonga, and alot is what is full and looks good to you....
Actually rule is 1-2Lbs. per gallon.
Like some other "rules" in this hobby however, this is a general guideline... It will depend a lot on what you are stocking in the tank, type of substrate, and the type of rock you use. The more porous the rock the less you need.
I agree with 1journeyman....the denser the rock such as florida, fiji, the more you would need compared to Solomon, or Tonga, and alot is what is full and looks good to you....
1journeyman
Active Member
Originally Posted by fish1031
Will it hurt to buy all at once?
I have never but any... can you mix different kinds?
Will different colored rock mixed together look bad?
Any one have any pics of mixed rock
I was thinking about some reg, some branch and some shelf to make caves.... Sound okay?
Nope, won't hurt to buy it all at once (Well it will hurt the wallet...)
I recommend (for what my recommendations are worth ) mixing types. That, imho, gives you the greastest biodiversity in your tank.
The colors will change in time as your algaes change.
Your ideas sound great.
QT your liverock... see my post on "He's back" for potentially harmful critters that can come in on uncured liverock.
That's also something I recommend; cycle your tank with uncured live rock. Fresh rock is the way to go for added life. Calfo and Fenner's Reef Invertebrates has a great section on doing this.
Will it hurt to buy all at once?
I have never but any... can you mix different kinds?
Will different colored rock mixed together look bad?
Any one have any pics of mixed rock
I was thinking about some reg, some branch and some shelf to make caves.... Sound okay?
Nope, won't hurt to buy it all at once (Well it will hurt the wallet...)
I recommend (for what my recommendations are worth ) mixing types. That, imho, gives you the greastest biodiversity in your tank.
The colors will change in time as your algaes change.
Your ideas sound great.
QT your liverock... see my post on "He's back" for potentially harmful critters that can come in on uncured liverock.
That's also something I recommend; cycle your tank with uncured live rock. Fresh rock is the way to go for added life. Calfo and Fenner's Reef Invertebrates has a great section on doing this.
volitan_fa
Member
Originally Posted by fish1031
But is there any good online sites to buy thats quality and a bit cheaper.
THATS $600 DOLLARS ON THIS SITE!!
Well this is why LR is usually your biggest investment (aside from lighting for some). You can also try looking out on the trading forums for people wanting to get rid of some rock, as you may be able to get a good deal on some really nice pieces(I've gotten a bit of mine this way, very satisfied with it).
Originally Posted by fish1031
Can't I just find some in the ocean. I live on the gulf coast.
Be careful with that. Taking it off the beaches MAY be fine, but there are laws about what you can and cannot take out of the ocean in most places.
But is there any good online sites to buy thats quality and a bit cheaper.
THATS $600 DOLLARS ON THIS SITE!!
Well this is why LR is usually your biggest investment (aside from lighting for some). You can also try looking out on the trading forums for people wanting to get rid of some rock, as you may be able to get a good deal on some really nice pieces(I've gotten a bit of mine this way, very satisfied with it).
Originally Posted by fish1031
Can't I just find some in the ocean. I live on the gulf coast.
Be careful with that. Taking it off the beaches MAY be fine, but there are laws about what you can and cannot take out of the ocean in most places.