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keepitclean
01/28/2007, 07:24 PM
Here is a picture of our tank today. Tomorrow am planning on adding the last 3 pieces (approx. 30#) This is a 45 gal. tank. I believe there is already 70#. (Dripping wet when weighed, moved from another tank to this one.)



http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos2520/1/0/17/12/24/8/824121700110_0_ALB.jpg


left side of tank

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos2872/1/0/86/25/80/4/480258600110_0_ALB.jpg

I am trying to hide as much equipment as possible.

Thanks

John Bloch
01/28/2007, 07:26 PM
"forbidden"= linked page

SgJsg35
01/28/2007, 07:50 PM
I dont think you can have too much as long as your fish have enough room to swim around.Use your best judgement on that as I dont know whats in the tank.

drummereef
01/28/2007, 08:19 PM
Couldn't see the pics either. Should be fine though. Just remember when adding more rock you are taking water out.

silverarrow27
01/28/2007, 08:20 PM
The only time when it's too much is when you have for instance a 150 gallon tank full of rocks and 10 tangs. Barely any swimming room!

WaterKeeper
01/28/2007, 08:21 PM
Well you need to leave room for some water. :D

Lot's of people use 2 even 3 lbs/gal.

Tang~Cop
01/28/2007, 08:31 PM
Depnds on what you want to keep, but 50% of your tank should be swimming space.

fish 511
01/28/2007, 08:42 PM
picture didn't work for me either. IMO, the more the merrier!:)

zma21
01/28/2007, 09:06 PM
The picture worked for me and wow! Outstanding aquascaping, my friend!! That is an absolutely beautiful tank and i wish you the best!

Agu
01/28/2007, 09:16 PM
Can't see the pic but imho most tanks have too much live rock. If you don't overstock your tank you don't need a box of rocks as a reef tank.

DaveAngie79
01/28/2007, 09:29 PM
PICS DONT WORK,
I ONLY USED 1LBS PER GAL. SO I WOULD HAVE PLENTY OF SWIMING SPACE AND ALSO ENOUGH ROOM SO I WOULD ALWAYS BE ABLE TO ADD CORALS AT WILL DOWN THE ROAD,