How much sand for 90 gallon?

[finksmart]

Hello. I'm trying SW for the first time. How many lbs of sand do I need for a 90 gallon. Not going for DSB just for look. Probably no more than 1 inch is desired. Also, what is a good sand to get that's not too fine (not easily stirred) but not too coarse? What is the whitest sand on the market that I can get? Thanks.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

At least 100 pounds.I have 120 in my 90.Then in your case,Do like 90 to 80.Agronite is pretty white.Caribsea.

 

[Lenny718]

At least 100 pounds.I have 120 in my 90.Then in your case,Do like 90 to 90.Agronite is pretty white.Caribsea.

I agree, I have about 120-150 in my 90 that I'm selling. Welcome to MR! Its great to see a fellow SI Reefer

 

[inkblue]

i uSed aBout 4.5 bagS for my 95 :fish:

 

[finksmart]

Thanks all. Can you guys provide the depth of your sand bed also? And how do u do water change w/o causing a sandstorm?

 

[Deanos]

Sandbed Calculator

 

[Bob 1000]

You don't need any sand.. BB Bare bottom.. Welcome..

 

[finksmart]

Thanks everyone for the info. =)

So I picked up 60lbs of LS from the LFS. 40lbs of CaribSea Direct Special Grade and 20lbs of CaribSea Reef Sand to mix things up.

Now my next question is, do I put the LS first of LR first? It's a new tank w/o live stock.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Rock first, then sand around it so the rock structure is stable and resting on the bottom of the tank.

 

[marki24]

You don't need any sand.. BB Bare bottom.. Welcome..

So how come you have sand? :irked:

 

[marki24]

Thanks everyone for the info. =)

So I picked up 60lbs of LS from the LFS. 40lbs of CaribSea Direct Special Grade and 20lbs of CaribSea Reef Sand to mix things up.

Now my next question is, do I put the LS first of LR first? It's a new tank w/o live stock.

I dont think it really makes too much of a difference but when i set up my tank i did sand first then rock.