Polling Salt Water Enthusiasts - RESULTS

[Nelson]

The moment everyone's been waiting for has finally arrived.  The poll has closed and the results are in:

Brackish:   

1 x 5.5 gal
1 x 23 gal

SW Fish Only:  

1 x 26 gal
1 x 65 gal

SW Fish Only/Live Rock:
 
1 x 45 gal

SW Reef:
   
1 x 10 gal
1 x 15 gal
1 x 20 gal   
1 x 22 gal
2 x 50 gal
1 x 60 gal
1 x 75 gal
3 x 90 gal
2 x 120 gal
1 x 125 gal
2 x 135 gal
1 x 210 gal

At the moment there's no useful purpose for this poll other than to obtain a better understanding of the diversity of our membership.

Thanks for participating

[gkilla]

90 gallon is a popular size. I wanted to get a 120 but I know what is involved when you get a bigger tank. You need to spend $$$ to stock a bigger tank.

[Nelson]

90 gallon is a popular size. I wanted to get a 120 but I know what is involved when you get a bigger tank. You need to spend $$$ to stock a bigger tank.

That's right..at approximately 1 lb of live rock per gallon of SW, times anywhere from $7 to $11/lb,  the extra 30 gals could cost you several hundreds of $$$$.  Then there's possibly a larger sump and more fish.

WHAT HAVE I GOT MYSELF INTO :lol:

[DARKPHREAK]

I have around 450 gallons of water and no way in "double hockey sticks" am I going to have 1 pound per gallon, maybe 250 and thats all. I still have to stock this thing...

Side note for all salt water people, theres a MASO meeting at my place this Saturday. Everyone welcome.

[Nelson]

I have around 450 gallons of water and no way in "double hockey sticks" am I going to have 1 pound per gallon, maybe 250 and thats all. I still have to stock this thing...

Side note for all salt water people, theres a MASO meeting at my place this Saturday. Everyone welcome.

1lb/gal is nothing more than a very rough formula.  Ultimately the decision lies with the aquarist.  It makes sense to me because I have ~130 lbs in my 120 and it doesn't look overcrowded at all.

Thanks for the MASO invitation DARK - I would like to drop over.

[DARKPHREAK]

Pass along the invite to your neighbor, I think he might want to come also.

[Nelson]

Pass along the invite to your neighbor, I think he might want to come also.

Thanks, I'll let Jeremy know.

[az]

I have around 450 gallons of water and no way in "double hockey sticks" am I going to have 1 pound per gallon, maybe 250 and thats all. I still have to stock this thing...

Side note for all salt water people, theres a MASO meeting at my place this Saturday. Everyone welcome.

1lb/gal is nothing more than a very rough formula.  Ultimately the decision lies with the aquarist.  It makes sense to me because I have ~130 lbs in my 120 and it doesn't look overcrowded at all.

it pays to have better quality rock, they can be expensive /lb but bcoz they are hollow inside...you get a better size to weight ratio...a lot more life inside too!

a solid chunk @ 3$/lb is worst than some 11.99$/lb rock out there!

[Nelson]

Absolutely correct, base rock is cheap for that reason...very dense with few holes for critters to grow.  Makes a good foundation but that's it.

[Nelson]

Absolutely correct, base rock is cheap for that reason...very dense with few holes for critters to grow.  Makes a good foundation but that's it.

[darkdep]

Anyone ever tried making Aragocrete rocks themselves (via Garf.org's recipe?)

[DARKPHREAK]

Takes months to cure.

[darkdep]

I realize that...time to cure is an issue.  But, it would seem to be a very worthwhile investment if you could stand the wait

[kennyman]

I imagine the technique to make garf rock, that provides the level of porosity found in Fiji LR, is possible. But it would probly take alot of practice. Without the porosity there is no point in having it.

[darkdep]

Might be fun to try tho

[gkilla]

nothing better than a couple of cement blocks in a saltwater tank..lol. I've thought of making some but unless I live close to the ocean, there would be no point.