How many pds of gravel?
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As little as possible. More gravel just makes it easier for waste to build up and make the gravel sour. People with 2+ inches of gravel are crazy. Id say no more than an inch, better just put 1/2 inch. If you have live plants, post this question in the plant section.
Thanks dean, can you giv me an appox. number of pounds of gravel for a 125 that will end up an 1/2 to 1 inch deep?
Id have to take a guess at 60-80 pounds. You may want to ask some one with a simllar size aquarium.
I just found a formula and 64.5 pounds should give a 125g aquarium a 1" layer of gravel.
ps. do you have an ugf?
I just found a formula and 64.5 pounds should give a 125g aquarium a 1" layer of gravel.
ps. do you have an ugf?
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no ugf, i went with your advice and bought 70 pounds. I ordereded my tank and should get it tommorrow. thanks for your time dean.
Gravel
I always follow the one pound per gallon rule.
Gives you a nice thick bed which works well for plants or digging cichlids.
I always follow the one pound per gallon rule.
Gives you a nice thick bed which works well for plants or digging cichlids.
I put in 22lbs into my 50gal (36x16x20") and I find it is way too much... I'll be taking some out to put into a new 40gal breeder. I put 40lbs of pool filter sand into my 55gal and I found that way too much... I've since taken out at least 10lbs worth.