How much sand?..

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jlw82

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Typically how many pounds of sand would be reccomended for a 75g US size tank?..

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Pick up 2 50 lb bags of pool filter sand. Use what you need for the desired depth that you want then you have extra to replace any lost during water changes etc.
 
A pound per inch thumb rule doesn't work. You could have a 10 gal tank with less than 2 sq ft or a 2' x 6' tank with 12 sq ft.
 
rbishop said:
A pound per inch thumb rule doesn't work. You could have a 10 gal tank with less than 2 sq ft or a 2' x 6' tank with 12 sq ft.
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You are right if you are only measuring the front of the tank, but I have filled many tanks with sand and know it takes 7.5 - 8 Lbs per sq.ft. per inch of depth, depending on the type of sand. Hence I stand by my estimate of a standard 75 gallon - 4'x1.5'=6sq.ft.x7.5=45Lbs.
 
Plecosterone said:
It takes about 45 lbs for every inch of depth you want.
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Not per your original post....you quoted pounds per inch, not pounds per sq foot....

chill... :cool:
 
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