YeetPopper Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 It's been a while since I've posted. If I add about 15 more lbs. of liverock to my 65 gallon, will my nitrates skyrocket? I currently only have 47 lbs. I do not have any fish, but just a few LPS. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 If it's quality wild or maricutured live rock that has been quarantined for a month youshold not have any problems and it would add beneficial sponges. If you are just adding live rock that has added bactrial I wouldn't bother. If you are wanting to add to your aquascaping I would just use some well rinsed limestone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Reefer Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I always followed the 10% rule on dry rock. No more than 10% of the total weight of existing live rock and no ill effects. If the live rock is good and clean like Tim mentioned then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Are you adding for aesthetic reasons or do you think you need the additional filtration. I'm personally running with about 20# total for more than 100 gallons of total volume and don't have any problem with biological filtration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeetPopper Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Are you adding for aesthetic reasons or do you think you need the additional filtration. I'm personally running with about 20# total for more than 100 gallons of total volume and don't have any problem with biological filtration. Yes I thought I would need for extra filtration. I guess 47lbs might be enough, but I am really leaning towards 5 more pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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