how do i let the dark side take over?

[troni]

I know forsure that a cycled tank and curing rock is different. I think I had a thread on here that was titled cycled rock vs cured rock and myka gives a good talk. I think I'm convinced with such a small price difference in used and rock from the lfs I'm going to use quality rock. I think an article like that would be great because at one point I was searching for that topic. Would 20 lbs of live and say 10 lbs of dry pack my 20g to full? I won't have a sump untill I build my own stand.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

I think your 20 lbs of live would be sufficient, one lb per gallon is the rule I go by and it hasnt failed me yet...

Steve

[troni]

Originally Posted by RedCoralEdmonton

I think your 20 lbs of live would be sufficient, one lb per gallon is the rule I go by and it hasnt failed me yet...

Steve

Oh yes I understand that but to create a cliff, easier with base rock. But I want to have enough live rock.

[RedCoralEdmonton]

in that case follow the 20 lbs of live rock and use however much base as needed for your project!

Steve

[troni]

Oh yes but I don't know what that looks like will it be packed full? And here's the link to that thread http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80159

[RedCoralEdmonton]

oh I get it, you are asking how much dry you will need for your project. Its going to be hard for anyone to recommend how much dry you would need for it as none of us really know the dimensions and or what pieces you will find, you could buy your 20 lbs of live and buy 5 lbs of dry and start messing around, or just buy the 10 lbs of dry and if you have extra start another tank!!!! lol just joking.... but not really... lol

Steve

[troni]

Lol you'd love to see me start a 2nd or 3rd wouldn't you. Lol