U USMC81 Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 25, 2003 #1 I know must people recommend a sand bed of 4". So for a fifteen gallon tank, how many pounds of sand would I need?
I know must people recommend a sand bed of 4". So for a fifteen gallon tank, how many pounds of sand would I need?
H hillbilly Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 25, 2003 #2 Depends on your tanks measurements. It takes about 30lbs.of sand per sq. ft. of aquarium area.
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 26, 2003 #3 www.purearagonite.com actually has a great little calculator for this, you just type in your tank dimensions and the depth of sand you want and they tell you the # of pounds.
www.purearagonite.com actually has a great little calculator for this, you just type in your tank dimensions and the depth of sand you want and they tell you the # of pounds.
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 26, 2003 #4 I have a 15 gallon High aquarium. One bag of southdown (50Lbs) is really close to 4 inches (actually +/- 1/4") B
I have a 15 gallon High aquarium. One bag of southdown (50Lbs) is really close to 4 inches (actually +/- 1/4") B
