how many pounds of live rock should be in your sump

[SuRFeR BoY]

whats going on everyone.. how many pounds of live rock should i have in my sump? my tank is 55 gallon with a 15 gallon sump. i would say i have about 60-80 lbs of live rock in my tank.

 

[Deanos]

From 0 to however much you want. There are no live rock sump recommendations.

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

is it a must to keep live rock in your sump? the purpose is to break down waste? same as in your dispaly tank?

 

[reefman]

i would only have it if i think my display dont have enough. i rather have macro in sump.

 

[mds438]

i like the 2 to 1 ratio, as long as there 110 lbs in the system it doesnt matter where you keep it i would think, you can keep all 110 in the sump and 0 in the tank...

 

[digitalreefer]

The 2:1 ratio is not always possible... unless you ground the rock into gravel, I'd like to see you try to fit 66lbs into my tank!

Bottom line is, the more rock you have, the better. If you can fit some in your sump... go for it, use it to hold macro algae in place... whatever... just get enough rock in there to keep your tank healthy.

 

[NYreefNoob]

rock

i have a 62g tank and a 24g sump. it's sectioned off. i have 60 to maybe 80lb's in main and around 30 in sump. sump is only holding about 14g. and have chaeto sp ? in sump not sand

 

[ReeferGoneMad]

As much as you want. Just one recomendation with added rock in the sump it may require more flow to keep detritus from settling in between dead spots in the newly added rock.

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

thank you eveyone

 

[jhale]

live rock in sump tip:

place the rock on a platform of eggcrate and pvc to allow the detritus to accumulate in a spot that can be siphoned/pumped out with out having to remove the rock.

 

[NYreefNoob]

sump

the way i have my baffle's the last one has open spot's along bottom to give water movement along bottom of sump to push any debris up and around. was an accident the way it turned out, but liking it now so i have top and bottom movement in sump

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

interesting.. where did everyone get eggcrates? anywhere locally?

 

[crox99]

The 2:1 ratio is not always possible... unless you ground the rock into gravel, I'd like to see you try to fit 66lbs into my tank!

Bottom line is, the more rock you have, the better. If you can fit some in your sump... go for it, use it to hold macro algae in place... whatever... just get enough rock in there to keep your tank healthy.

I have around 260lbs in my 120g and still plenty of room for the fishes to swim.

 

[mds438]

reef fantasy should have some egg crates, im sure home depot does

 

[dylanjs]

The rule of thumb I followed (and worked well for me) was 2lbs per gallon. More, of course, is OK, too.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

It's a sump, whatever formula per gallon you go with that is generally for your display tank. I would say this, put enough in your sump so that you have ample room for a skimmer, pump, sandbed(if desired) and macro algae.

Some people make display sumps and make the sump/fuge visable. you should also light the sump if you are gonna keep LR or macro algae.

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

ahahah bro my sumps all set already just curious if you actually need rock in the sump.. i only have a few pounds in mine

 

[PalmTree]

I don't have any LR in my sump at all. I guess its not a bad idea but I figured it would do me more good in my main display!