I have a 36g tank with 50 lbs. of liverock in it which I am doing very well with.  I started with 30 lbs. live and 20 base that quickly turned live. 
Even with the 50lbs. there still looks like there is room for more.   
I wouldn't go with less than 35lbs. to support the bioload, but put as much in as you like for aesthetics. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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