Originally Posted by Schadiest1
stick with the 1lb per gallon. unless you are going to do a live sand bed also, then maybe you can get away with a lil less.
Good Advice,
One thing I do notice with the Local dudes here is that they're often reco 3+Lb's per gallon.....EEEEKKK!!!
Hi Ladyemt - I have a 29gallon with 40lbs+ LR(give or take a pound) and 30Lbs LS. It's mostly Fiji with some Tonga and one gorgeous piece of Aluici(sp). My levels are still perfect but I had dieoff that lasted - least two weeks from the rock I bought from this site. I wouldn't even have this much LR if It was something really nice like ST. Marshall.
I'd say the above quoted posters advice and start out with 1lb/g. Keep in mind that Rock Density plays a major factor. Some of the Fiji I c going around now is nice and Light and most of it is very heavy for my tastes. You wanna grow as much Coral as possible and that's not gonna happen as much if your tank is overloaded with LR.
Even the Tonga Branch I've been looking - is MUCH heavier then any said rock I was buying 8 years ago. If your buying locally, Have them weigh it BEFORE you buy it.
Peace