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dpotts
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 07:58 AM
Hi all. I'm currently trying to get my new 90g up and running. I have 75 lbs of live rock and was wondering if that would be enough?
Jonthefishguy
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 08:28 AM
Depending on what type of rock, (density) it is suggested 1.5 - 2.0 lbs. per gallon.
brewercm
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 08:30 AM
What's your goal with the tank. Personally when I'm planning a lot of coral I don't stick to the 1lb per gallon rule because I usually end up picking up quite a bit with some of the corals I end up buying.
Troutmasters02
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 09:06 AM
What's your goal with the tank. Personally when I'm planning a lot of coral I don't stick to the 1lb per gallon rule because I usually end up picking up quite a bit with some of the corals I end up buying.

Thats true, I went with that rule of thumb and ended up with too much rock. If I could do it again, I'd allow more room for coral.
dpotts
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 10:15 AM
I do plan on having corals....as much as I can actually! I will be doing softies,mushrooms,zoas, LPS, and I'm eventually going to try my hand with a RBTA. I already have limited amount of space for more rock, IMO. Most of the rock (80%) is Figi rock. Here's a picture of what I have now....

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e208/gsdlvr/fish%20tank/IMG_0454.jpg
Troutmasters02
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 10:19 AM
Looks like tons of room to me. This is a little to much rock although it works.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/Troutmasters02/DSC_1299.jpg
allan
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 12:14 PM
Is that a $50 price tag I see on one of the corals?
Troutmasters02
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 12:16 PM
Haha, ummm noooo its a new kind of coral.....phyftydollarias
brewercm
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 12:33 PM
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like you picked up a nice piece at TMAC though.
msmith619
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 01:09 PM
I love to look at troutmasters pictures, they are great! Having said that. If you are adding corals in the future, leave room for more rock. Many times the corals are on live rock and you might add 50% more rock with those softies, zoas, pallies, etc. What you have now looks perfect (to me) for being able to add corals and their rocks.
Mike
dpotts
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 06:33 PM
Well to be safe I went and got another 10lbs of live rock today for a grand total of about 86 lbs.
Troutmasters02
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 08:19 PM
SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like you picked up a nice piece at TMAC though.


HAHA, thanks. I wish the wife stayed home that day. Would have many others from TMAC. :blushing:
Troutmasters02
Wed, 15th Apr 2009, 08:20 PM
I love to look at troutmasters pictures, they are great! Having said that. If you are adding corals in the future, leave room for more rock. Many times the corals are on live rock and you might add 50% more rock with those softies, zoas, pallies, etc. What you have now looks perfect (to me) for being able to add corals and their rocks.
Mike

Thank you very much!
Third Coast Tropical
Thu, 16th Apr 2009, 12:13 AM
:hypnotyized::hypnotyized: very nice....i like this...alot of rock, but beautiful:applause::applause:


Looks like tons of room to me. This is a little to much rock although it works.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll116/Troutmasters02/DSC_1299.jpg
Agent Jones
Thu, 16th Apr 2009, 11:19 AM
1.5lbs per gallon should be fine.
Agent Jones
Thu, 16th Apr 2009, 11:39 AM
:hypnotyized::hypnotyized: very nice....i like this...alot of rock, but beautiful:applause::applause:

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