Too much live rock?

[dc4]

Do you guys think 100lbs of live rock and 40lbs of live sand in too much for a 72g with 20g sump/fuge?

Also, any suggesitions of rock placement, I am still playing with the rock to give the fish more caves and holes to swim through. Also thinking of removing the "U" shaped piece of rock under the yellow polyps, after someone buys them.

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[abcha0s]

I think your aquascaping looks good. You can never really have too much live rock. I'd have 1000 pounds if I had the space. There is a trend towards using less live rock than in the past, but the intent is to create new aquascaping opportunities. If you have the space, and you like your scape, then use the rock.

It will be interesting if in the future there is a trend back to using more live rock. It is the only perfect filtration solution that we have. More live rock will provide a more stable system.

- Brad

[chandigz]

Thats about what I had in the same setup but with a 25g sump

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I usually have a large sump (ie. 75g or 90g wide) and have a large section in my sumps just for extra live rock. I store an extra 30-50 lbs of LR in there which frees up more swimming space for my fish. So if it works for you, then lots of LR is fine & healthy for your tank.

[Myka]

As long as there is good water flow around the rock (don't lean it on the side/back glass panes) then you can put however much you want in there. I like a minimalist look...I have about 70 lbs in my 90.

[fishytime]

all good advice......and remember ......less liverock means less livestock:wink:....

[Myka]

Fish schmish Doug...who wants fish anyway? Less rock is more room for CORALS! :p

[FishyFishy!]

My new setup has a 90 Gallon sump that is purely dedicated and filled with live rock, then i'm going the minimalist look in the display tank, but definitly the more rock the better. Great for biological filtration.

[dc4]

Sounds like the "more the better" vote wins, and I dont think I have a problem with flow, I tried shooting some blood worms and mysis to the back of the tank, behind the rock for my mandarin and it all got pushed right back up over and over again... I may have to make a diner for the mandarins to get them a few bites to eat.

[fishoholic]

Fish schmish Doug...who wants fish anyway?


:surprise: That's sacrilegious! I want fish :lol:

Also I agree more live rock is good as long as there is still enough room for the fish to swim around.