crushed coral for 55 gallons

[KahluaZzZ]

Hi ! I was wondering if 40 lbs of crushed coral would be enough for a 55 gallons setup. It's supposed to be 1" thick.

 

[1979camaro]

i would think that would do it...what has inspired you to go with crushed coral over sand?

 

[KahluaZzZ]

The density of the coral. If it's little pieces of coral they cant be as tight as the sand.

Oh yeah, and i went to 3 different stores, and 2 of them had only the black sand...wich i don't really want. The only think they had was crushed coral. At one place, the guy tols me to put 3.5 inches of coral minimum and i didn't really trusted him...cause well..he works there

I already spent 1700 $ ( CAD ) on my system and i the guy told me my full setup without inhabitans should cost me 3500 $ min even tough he doesn't know what hardware i have...so again..can't trust the guy.

So i'm asking the pro here

Tnx

 

[1979camaro]

lol...well there are really two schools of thought is the thing...some people believe in the Deep Sand Bed (3-4in) and some do not...those who do not usually go for about an inch...as far as i know, there is as of now no definitive answer to which is "better"

 

[S.Reef]

Well, you can definatly get going for less then 1700. As for substrate...i find it really doesnt matter the depth. Put as much as you feel looks good.