Live rock Per gallon

DisneyCoralReef · #1 06-21-2011, 11:21 PM

Waw that photo is absolutely outstanding. I appreciate the thread. I've been thinking a lot about what it is I want to add and how much-to my new tank. Great thread.

MarkoD · #2 06-21-2011, 11:31 PM

I started with about 60 pounds of liverock and added another 90 pounds of dry rock to my 180 gallon tank.

No issues and the fish have lots of room to swim.

intarsiabox · #3 06-22-2011, 01:53 AM

I don't think you got 50lbs of live rock, did you actually see the weight on a scale? I got 60lbs of live rock for my 90g and had to put some in my sump as it wouldn't all fit in the tank. Take a look at people's tank photos and see what style you like. Some like their tanks open, some like lots of shelves and arches and some like a big dense wall of rock against the back of their tank. If you have good porus rock the lb per gallon rule of thumb isn't a must by any stretch. What's important is that you like the look of the tank because if you don't why have it? You can also get creative and use clear acrylic rods and black zip ties to design your rock work.

SleepyPirate · #4 06-22-2011, 02:46 AM

I weighed it on my scale with big blue tupperwear container and it came out to be 47-48. I do have some pieces that are almost solid in shape that might be the reason! I think Im going to be more selective in choosing my future rock purchases, Im glad atleast I got some good pieces out of the deal paid about 140-160$ for everything u see. I think now I might be very selective, I thought Fiji and caribbean where the only rocks available but now I learn theres more to choose from it seems LFS usualy only carry the two I mentioned

naesco · #5 06-22-2011, 04:12 AM

Don't try to put too much in your tank. Leave lots of room to add another rock here and there. The reason is that you will come across a really beautiful piece that you might find at a LFS or someone who is taking their reef tank down and than you will have room to place it.