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12-29-2007, 10:37 AM
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Its about 1.5 lbs of LR per gallon of water. And that varies slightly depending on the type of live rock, but thats probably your best guideline to follow. Live rock acts as a Bio filter.
I suggest ya start with a FOWLR (Fish Only with Live Rock) system, as its a bit easier to set up and get running, than ya can add equipment and corals in the future once it gets established. Now, im SURE that somebody is gonna disagree with me, but in MY EXPERIENCE, a FOWLR is a lot easier to successfully set up. Also, i suggest ya look at a couple charts chart that shows ya what fish are compatible with other fish if you plan on having more than just clowns. Heres one that looks fairly decent. But you might want to find another one to compare them. http://www.peteducation.com/article....articleid=2605 
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12-29-2007, 04:13 PM
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Indeed, a FOWLR is a much simpler endeavor.
I will disagree with the 1.5lbs rock/gallon, though. I honestly don't think there's a magical number you can come up with. In reading certain threads on ReefCentral, it also seems as though some people are moving toward the "less is more" philosophy. Certainly, aesthetics is something to consider as well. If you don't just want a tank stacked full of rock, you don't buy that much. Simple as that. I would say, buy what you can afford (as far as live rock is concerned), and go from there. You can always add more later.
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