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Coleus · #1 06-09-2009, 03:47 AM

Hi,

I have a 50g bow front set up, i am not sure if i have enough rock in it. I know that i should have around 80lbs of live rock but i can't tell how many lbs i current have. Can anyone give me an estimate of how many in my current tank with your experience?

Thanks
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parkinsn · #2 06-09-2009, 03:52 AM

Its hard to tell how much LR weighs. You can get some really dense rock that weighs a lot and you can get some porous rock that doesn't weigh that much. My guess would be about 30-40lbs in there though. Best way to figure it out is weigh it, and thats a pain in the a$$

fishytime · #3 06-09-2009, 03:54 AM

Really depends on a: the look your going for b: the bioload of the tank. I would guestimate that youve got about 30ish pounds there...but that will vary depending on the density of the rock.

Coleus · #4 06-09-2009, 03:56 AM

Thanks Scott :-) Yes it is a pain weighting all of them. Let's see what others think. Cheers
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i have crabs · #5 06-09-2009, 04:01 AM

enough rock for what?
if your using it for filtering that depends on the bioload you plan on keeping
if it mostly for looks then i say add more but thats personal preference
its hard to say but i would guess you have way less than 30lbs i would say closer to 15-20, i have about 80lbs in my 60g and probably 500+lbs split between 2 other tanks but i like the look of a tank full of rocks

naesco · #6 06-09-2009, 04:06 AM

IMO it is best to shortchange yourself and than look for some high quality special pieces otherwise when they come available you have no room
The fact that I have some high quality special pieces for sale in no way affects the opinion I have given you.

Coleus · #7 06-09-2009, 04:38 PM

Thank you for all feedbacks.
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