Lorie C Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 How much live rock is need in a 200 gallon tank with a 100 sump tank. Are has anyone used the bio-balls to use less live rock.. Any info would be great tank has been up about a week not sure if we have enough in there are not, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 It's up to you honestly. If it were me. I would put about 200 lbs of rock in it. The more rock the better filtration. The go to number I have always heard is 1lb per gallon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARC Moderator Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Moved from "Emergency" to "Reefkeeping" discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty_kat Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It's up to you honestly. If it were me. I would put about 200 lbs of rock in it. The more rock the better filtration. The go to number I have always heard is 1lb per gallon. My husband got some of this, which we've added to both sumps. Small, light weight and lots of pores/ surface area for bacteria. I've been pleased! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuxx Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 125 to 150 lbs and one or two large marine pure blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hobbyists are using less rock as equipment technology improves. I think it depends on your stocking levels, what equipment you are incorporating and whether or not you're going to dedicate a chamber of your sump towards a refugium. I like the 1 pound per gallon rule, with 2/3 in the display and the rest in the sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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