Gravel for Jacks

[mudvayne]

I am moving my jacks to a 55G and i was wondering how many pounds of gravel i should have in it?


Thank You
Mudvayne

 

[Cylon]

I think it's 75 lbs

 

[Sully]

substrate in a tank is an option. Some people use as much as 2 pounds per gallon. I just add the amount that "looks" right for the fish and the tank.

 

[mostlycichlids]

The general rule is 1lb. per gallon. so about 55-75 lbs.

 

[fish_freak]

In my cichlid tanks I just put down about a half inch or so. I have read that Jack's prefer sand esspecily if you plan to breed them.

 

[iangangoo]

i have used about an inch and half also for my chiclid tank, just enough to support all the rocks and deco's you might have in there. Sand works better than gravel in my experiences.