M mattduv Registered Member Jun 22, 2008 1 0 0 Jun 25, 2008 #1 I will soon be getting a 30g tank and want to use live rock and sand. How much of each should I get and how much live rock is needed to act as a natural filter so I don't need to but one? thanks
I will soon be getting a 30g tank and want to use live rock and sand. How much of each should I get and how much live rock is needed to act as a natural filter so I don't need to but one? thanks
Marcotte Lee Jun 11, 2007 38 0 6 47 Jun 25, 2008 #2 Just a newb myself but I believe the general rule of thumb is 1.5 to 2 lbs of live rock per gallon.
Reefscape I shoot people with a Canon Staff member Nov 8, 2006 18,481 8 89 Staffordshire, UK seethroughmylens.co.uk Real Name Blinky Jun 25, 2008 #3 About 1 - 2lbs per gallon of tank water...this is about the same for rock and sand...