minimum LR

[burch2006]

what would be the minimum amount of LR you would have for 3 starfish, 4 urchins, and less than a dozen crabs?

 

[hammerhed7]

depends on other filtration, as well as tank size. Also if you will be adding fish. normal recommended amounts vary from 1-2 lbs per gallon if you are going with a light bioload, or fishless system you could get away with less, or add base rock in with the live rock.

 

[reefkprz]

IMO no matter what you plan on housing you want a minimum of one pound per gallon. with less you stand a higher chance of ammonia spiking from feeding or any animal die off. even with a super light bioload, or rather especially with a super light bioload, as with a super low bioload your biological bacteria will be minimized due to lower nutrient availability, making it easier for your tank to expirience swings from just about any sudden increase.

 

[yosemite sam]

Originally Posted by burch2006
what would be the minimum amount of LR you would have for 3 starfish, 4 urchins, and less than a dozen crabs?
What kinds of stars? Some require large amounts of rock to graze off of.