Im planning on getting sand for a 90 gallon tank and Im wondering how many pounds of sand I should get.
Pounds Of Sand For A 90g
- Thread starter Zeetrain
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1lbs per gal
Gives a good thick layer... not sure about your dims.. but in my 40b I did 40lbs.. but in my 125g I only did 75lbs.. both have 1 1/2-2" coverage..
Gives a good thick layer... not sure about your dims.. but in my 40b I did 40lbs.. but in my 125g I only did 75lbs.. both have 1 1/2-2" coverage..
I'd say just go with a 50lbs bag.. I think it will get you what you want.. I'm just suggesting though... What do you plan on using..as far as brand and color?
I want black and I was gonna try to look for Estes Ceramaquartz or go with Caribsea Tahitian Moon Sand. Other suggestions are welcome. I want larger grains, not fine sand.
50 pounds should do the 1" you're looking for. That's what I have in my 90 currently. I'm going to put a bit more in after the build I'm about to do.
The whole pound for a gallon thing doesn't really work... Footprint is what matters.
The whole pound for a gallon thing doesn't really work... Footprint is what matters.
You have the same dimensions as my 75 and I put in 50 lbs. I could probably use another 10 lbs or so, but I have pretty good coverage.
Thanks for the replys everyone. I just ordered 60 pounds of instant aquarium tahitian moon sand from petco.