Live Rock per gallon

[wolffam]

What is the suggested lbs per gallon ratio of live rock? I heard that 1.5 lbs per gallon is good.

 

[mr. tang]

They suggest between 1-2lbs of LR per gallon depending on the density of the rock. 1.5 is fine.

 

[burnnspy]

Originally posted by Mr. Tang:
<STRONG>They suggest between 1-2lbs of LR per gallon depending on the density of the rock. 1.5 is fine.</STRONG>
The latest information shows that plenum system users dont need LR at all in a properly running system, the same may be true of DBS, but I havent heard. The LR is just a good source of life to seed the sand. I recommend 1-2lbs depending on the fish load in the tank.
BurnNSpy

 

[krazzydart]

depending on the whole set-up.... fish load, filtration, the reccomended level is about 1&1/2 lbs per gallon..... its up to you....

 

[b_ball12_99]

I've read 1.5 myself. Thats what I would use since it is in the middle of 1-2.

 

[luke]

Make it look good. If that means 10 lbs per gallon, fine. If it means .25 lbs per gallon great.
Luke