How Much LR to put in my 29G Biocube

[Jasonf08]

So i am torn... How many pounds of Fiji LR should i put in my 29 Gallon Biocube? I have the sand approx 2 inches above the bottom frame to give me a 3.5 - 4" bed.

I plan on buying my rock from live aquaria & they only have a 22 pound box and a 45 lb box?

Any suggestions? I plan on placing my order today
Thanks in advance

 

[GSMguy]

im thinking you should consider what kind your getting. if you remember my tank some of my bigger rocks are my lightest i also have a peice af tonga slab that is super dense and heavy. So i would say fiji is pretty dense compared to some other stuff like the tonga and vanuatu rock if its dense you will need more than if its light. i bet the 45lb would be almost too much.


by the way jason i got a fuge with cheato going, on your suggestion its on my 20l and its growning out of control what do you do with your extra

 

[Jasonf08]

Luckily i havent had extra. When i bought my chaeto it came in a sandwich baggie. now it has grown 2.5 times its size & its just right for my biocube chamber. People on Nano-reef.com sell it for 10 - 15 bucks for a sandwich bag size shipped via priority mail. You could try it here too.

So are you saying i should go with the 22 lbs?

 

[Dr.FuManchu]

At least 50 pounds. The general rule is not 1-1.5 pounds per gallon it is 1.5-2 pounds per.

 

[pete620]

I have about 40 pounds, about half fiji and half lace rock in my 29 AGA and I would prefer more.

 

[Jasonf08]

I ended up ordering the 30lb box of Lalo rock from liveaquaria.com I must say i am extremely happy with the quality of the rock, coraline coverage & i even got about half a dozen sps frags along for the ride. Its been cycling in my tank for approx a week now & cant wait to start adding things. So far i have been getting some good skimmate. It is so nice having a skimmer that fits in my tank. My old eclipse 12 should be shot!!!

 

[GSMguy]

pics put up pics i want to see the biocube