70 pounds of LR in a 55 would be about right. Depending on the density of
the rock, and how full the tank is when you are done. You may still need to
add another 10-15 pounds. If you have the 70 gallon at your disposal, and
can set it up, do it. The larger tank is the way to go. As for the bottom,
it is really up to you. Many ppl use deep sand beds with success, many
don't. Personally, I don't. If you decide you do not want a deep sand bed,
and by deep I mean 2-6 inches, then go with somewhere around half to 1 inch
of substrate. Also, put the rock in first before you add sand. It will help
keep the rockwork stable (if the sand moves, so do the rocks and thus you
can have your reef tumble over) and helps keep detritus from compacting
under the rock. Consider starting with a shallow bed, and then after doing
some research, if you want, you can move to a deeper sand bed later (it
will save you some $$ to start with as well).
IMO
Shane C.
-----Original Message-----
From: Weidmann Walter [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 11:57 AM
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Subject: Re: botton media?
What if I use 70 pounds in a 55 gal, will it be OK. How deep should
I make
my botton?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shane Clays" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 2:27 PM
Subject: RE: botton media?
> You don't have to go sugar fine. I think that something in between
a
> standard crushed coral, and a sand grain would work. They don't
have to be
> all the same either. You could mix a few grain sizes together....
I agree
> though. You should consider another 20-30 pounds of LR.
>
> Shane C.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Weidmann Walter [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 8:56 AM
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> Subject: Re: botton media?
>
> By fine grain do you mean sugar grains? I can get it but how do I
> siphon the
> botton without taking it out?
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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>
>
> > A thin layer of fine grain crushed coral will work. Might want
to
> add a
> few
> > more pounds of live rock though. It is also important that it is
a
> fine
> grain.
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