Live rock how much?

[eng55]

I was just wondering how much live rock is recommended for a 75g tank. I have 50 pounds coming in a couple of days, figured that would be enough to start with and could add more later if need be. I have read about the one ppg rule as with sand but no sure if that was 100 percent correct. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks
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[bluedempsey]

your aquarium will be much more stable with 2 pounds per gallon
provided you have enough water circulation ;)

[bluedempsey]

in other words 150 lbs. :thumbsup:

[spryandspringy]

If there's anything you've taught me, bluedempsey, it's that more rock is better! That and the fact that I should be more patient, but that's not happening any time soon! :woot:

[bluedempsey]

but that's not happening any time soon! :woot:
all i have to says it: :headshake

[spryandspringy]

Yeah, yeah, yeah... I'll try not to whine at you too much if things go south. :naughty:

[bluedempsey]

Yeah, yeah, yeah... I'll try not to whine at you too much if things go south. :naughty:
j/k you can whine at me all you want
it gives me someone to talk to :(

[fishyboi]

I have a 75 gallon salt, long tank, and i have about 85 pounds of rock and about 120 pounds of sand

[bluedempsey]

^
sounds nice ;)

[eng55]

Ya right now I have about 120 pounds of live sand in there and 50 pounds of live rock is on the way. Guess I better get a lil bit more from the sounds of things. Thanks for all the info everyone.
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[mkpeters6]

the old standard of 2-3 lbs per gallon is outdated for the fact that those numbers were based on florida live rock which was very dense -- the live rock available today from fiji, soloman is, etc. is much more purous and can sustain a great deal more beneficial bacteria per pound, 1-2 lbs per gallon is usually sufficent -- however like the others said: the more rock the better so it really comes down to how much you can afford since it aint cheap