Can a 20 gallon tank hold 100lbs of LR?

[MikeD]

I want to store some rock in a tank for a couple of months before I move. Should this be okay?

Thanks,
Mike

[ahoyhoy239]

i think you it would be hard to fit 100lbs of sand, let alone rock. i loaded up my 20g with rock so that it could cure for by 55g, and all i could manage was like 60 lbs, but even with the void spaces in between the rock in there, i wouldnt have reached anywhere near 100 lbs.

[K9]

100lbs in a 20g? No chance. Go by Wal-Mart or Target and grab a large Rubbermaid container to store the rock instead. Just remember to keep a powerhead going in there and do a water change every so often.

[DouglasTiede]

Nah hit up the local Tractor Supply Store and get a water tub, any where from 60 - 150g rubbermade, they are much more sturdy and cheaper.. anyway Wal-Mart stinks :)

[Zoos]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9578770#post9578770 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DouglasTiede
Nah hit up the local Tractor Supply Store and get a water tub, any where from 60 - 150g rubbermade, they are much more sturdy and cheaper.. anyway Wal-Mart stinks :)

I know this is OT, but why does Wal-mart stink?

[LarryW]

You could also get a 44g grey brute from Lowes or HD. they are about 50bux or so.

[DouglasTiede]

wal-mart or should I say China mart, they get almost 90% of their merch from china, and also drive all other businesses out of business.. I am not saying anymore.. this is someone elses thread..

[kwaters]

here here to poor-mart....they do suck!

On the other hand, good luck storing your rock!

[Medaka]

I used one of those kiddie-pools for a month before It sprung a leak :)

Next time I'll lay something on the bottom so that doesn't happen :P

[Mojo Jojo]

No way can you do it. Go to Home depot and buy some rough neck tubs I got 5 18g tubs for $4 each.

[MikeD]

What about all the coralline coverage? Should I be worried about that or somehow get some lighting over the rubbermaid bin?