Live Rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by TSgt Rob, Aug 27, 2005.

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  1. TSgt Rob

    TSgt Rob Plankton

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    What would be the ideal pounds of live rock for a 100 gallon? The deminsions are 60 long x 16 deep x 26 high. Still reading and learning SW setups. Where is the best place to get live rock?
     
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  2. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    If you are going for a reef tank, I would shoot for 150 lbs. I bought all of my live rock at www.liverocks.com. I got the atlantic stuff. Very nice, and farm raised, so better for the environment then the wild harvested stuff.
     
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  3. boostenmkiv

    boostenmkiv Flamingo Tongue

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    anyone heard of TBS? I heard they have some pretty impressive live rock. I think their site is www.tbsaltwater.com
     
    boostenmkiv, Aug 28, 2005
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  4. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    A general rule for a reef setup is 1.5-2 lbs of live rock per gallon on water. I have a 125g tank with 225lbs of live rock.
     
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  5. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    I have also read good things about TBS. However, when I priced them out, they seemed a little high. Also, they do not direct ship to your house...you have to go to the airport to pick up your rock...last I checked anyway. Liverocks.com has real nice stuff, and they ship it right to your house. My experience with them was awesome. When I do another tank I will definitely buy from them again, no question.

    I also agree with the 1.5-2 lbs per gallon. I have ~60lbs. in my 40 gallon tank
     
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  6. boostenmkiv

    boostenmkiv Flamingo Tongue

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    ditto..80lbs in my 46gal
     
    boostenmkiv, Aug 28, 2005
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