new tank: quantifying how much LR/LS

[Rick Mccl]

I'm working on a tank, and my goal is DSB with refugium. I have hardware up, and water flowing, but so far - nothing else.So I've read many places about using 1-2 pounds live rock and 1 pound live sand per gallon.

 

My question is, would that be per gallon of DT, or per gallon of total system capacity?

 

thanks,

Rick

[Chad]

Truth is: It doesn't really matter...

 

It is a thumb rule (and a somewhat antiquated one at that), go with enough to get the look you want and unless you are going for a wide-open bare botoom tank, you will be fine.

[dcreefer]

Hey Rick, welcome to the club!

 

For a seasoned veteran like Chad, yes the rule is old and antiquated!

 

I usually apply measurements to my entire volume of water or system capacity as opposed to just what I have in the Display Tank.

 

Hope that helps!

[Rick Mccl]

Thanks, guys; I will try to remember to take rules of thumb with a grain of salt. Sounds like I should place an order and see if it does what I want it to do!

 

thanks,

Rick