your live rock

[oddballfanatic]

I just wanted an idea of how much LR 40 pounds is...
feel free to post pics of oyur tank but include the tank size and amount of LR

thanks

[Germanman]

basic=4.49/lb
cultured=6.99/lb
super=8.99/lb
ultra=10.99/lb
all of it is fully curred as well...the stores dont typically sell it tell its cured.

[noskimmer]

Your talking about volume in the tank... Ok, the best thing to do is, is if your LFS lets you handle and play with the LR, then grab the least dense pieces, as these will have more surface area, take up more room in your tank, and ultimately be more beneficial. Pick them out of the water, and if they feel heavy for there size, don't go for it. Obviously there are other factors, like shape and what it is covered with. I'll dig up a pic of 60kg and post it for you, just have to find it.

[noskimmer]

Ok, this is approx 60kg or 132 pounds, so imagine one third. This is a 4x2x2, and the rock was very light for its mass. Just take away the corals and stuff, and it will give you an idea on how you can build it up. These picks are about 5 years old.
http://users.tpg.com.au/nickpapa/P7241135.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/nickpapa/60kg-132pounds.jpg

[Dwarf Puffers]

i know this is :OT: , but what corals do you have there Noskimmer??

[Germanman]

gah....wow i am off...i musta been blind last night u didnt even ask for price did u....wow. sry about that. i agree with noskimer that it depends on the density of the rock and that u want the less dence or more pours rock for more surface area. really all depends on the shapes of rock.

[oddballfanatic]

lol g-man its ok ahah
thanks for your help everyone... i ordered it online so i have no clue waht to expect
noskimmer thanks that helped... beuatiful tank by the way

once again thanks

oddball

[fish addict]

This is 40-50lbs of LR in my 30g.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/valentinitoby/FullTank.jpg

[rockethippo]

Is that a valentini puffer? Also this is off topic, but I REALLY want to see a pic of Gordan!

[rockethippo]

Ignore the wanting to see Gordan part!! lol why didn't I just PM him..

[oddballfanatic]

40 pounds isnt gong to look filling in my tank is it lol

[fish addict]

40lbs can look very different depending on LR type and density. I think that Carribean LR is supposed to be less dense, thereby taking up more volume with less rock.

That is a Valentini Puffer. I am willing to accept the limitations that it creates in stocking because of the puffer's great personality and appearance.