How much live rock is needed for a 1000 gallon salt tank? Is the live rock as important if there is a wet/dry filter as well? As I hear that alot of rock is needed for a tank that size, but i also hear that a wet/dry filter can suppliment the biological processes.
Amount of live rock needed for 1000 gal
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I would do 1000lbs or 1500lbs depending on what kind of deal you can find in my 1000 gallon once I acquire it I will be doing 1500lbs.
mr.reef24
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mr.reef24
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it depends on the type of tank you want. fish only (FO), fish only with live rock (FOWLR), or a reef.
you can have a SW tank with no LR at all, but your filtration will need to take up the slack.
the general rule is 1-2 lbs per gallon, so 1500 lbs is a good place to start. but the volume of 1500 lbs of LR will vary, as the lighter more porus (better) rock will obviously weigh less than a less porus piece of the same size.
if you want to use less LR, get some base rock as well. a 60/40 mix of live to base is good. its still 600 lbs of LR, but its gonna be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying 1000 lbs.
or just go FO and just use some massive filtration, and also massive skimmer(s) and waterchanges
you can have a SW tank with no LR at all, but your filtration will need to take up the slack.
the general rule is 1-2 lbs per gallon, so 1500 lbs is a good place to start. but the volume of 1500 lbs of LR will vary, as the lighter more porus (better) rock will obviously weigh less than a less porus piece of the same size.
if you want to use less LR, get some base rock as well. a 60/40 mix of live to base is good. its still 600 lbs of LR, but its gonna be a hell of a lot cheaper than buying 1000 lbs.
or just go FO and just use some massive filtration, and also massive skimmer(s) and waterchanges
Thanks for the info, and sorry no pics yet (probably not for a year or two at least) I'm still in the planning proccess trying to collect as much info as i can on the cost and stuff i need for my 1000 gal project, but as soon as its done i will definatly post as many pics as i can.
Is it possible to "simulate" live rock using cement coated styrofoam and a good amount or real live rock? (real live rock to seed simulant?)
Is it possible to "simulate" live rock using cement coated styrofoam and a good amount or real live rock? (real live rock to seed simulant?)
cement coated styrofoam would end up being a pain in the arse. google aggrocrete instead. it will be much easier to work with. it takes time to become suitable for aquarium use, but you have a while to wait till your tank is ready for fish.... you may as well get a head start.
I figured there was something better then cement, but im also thinking of going with a combination of base/dry rock as its much cheaper and a small amount of live rock (100-200lb to seed bacteria), though the cost would still be over 3000 so im thinking of using the aggrocrete to create a base shape for the overall reef to cut the cost down a bit more