can i use this in a salt water aquarium? and how many bags would i need to fill a 55 gallon tank?
2083391
yes this is crushed coral for marine aquariums. You want about an inch deep across the bottom of aquarium. I have a 50 gallon and i have about 5 to 10 pounds left. Make sure to wash it thoroughly before putting it into the tank.
2083392
I use it in my salt water tank and I think it works great. As for how much that varies from person to person. I'd recommend 2-3 inches
2083393
Yes. It depends what your keeping and how much live rock you have. Your BB is on the rock and in the sand. Some critters burrow. Personally I'd go with two bags.
1467247
hi . ours works excellent on a 75 gal tank , excellent so i imagine two would be great just dont overfeed and do regular water changes , definately use the uv when putting in new fish ! add a few bubblers we use the lighted underwater bubblers 24 inches and of course all depends on freshwater or saltwater tank , we use ours on africans and discus tanks , its a super quiet and very efficient filter sherry
1319934
No. As long as the temperature is adjusted properly, it should be fine. I use it in a 55 gallon tank. Be sure to place it where the water circulates.
629278
The filter that can take up to that many gal per tank. A filter with a limit of 60 gal won't do much good with more then 60 gal. I use this filter on my 60 gal tank but I only put 40 gal in it. And I use 2 reverse power heads with underground filtration for my turtle and I only have to clean the filter 3 times a year. You can use 2 60 gal filters for your largest tank. Id go for the the filter that goes up to 75 gal for your 65 gal tank.
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I don't see why you couldn't use it for saltwater. Should work as it is inert. I'm not a saltie- expert though, mind you.There are some substrates out there that will buffer the water better for saltwater. Saltwater requires a higher pH and a higher GH/KH. Using an inert substrate won't hurt your fish or alter the chemistry of the water- but won't provide any buffering for pH swings etc. As fish "pee" and "life-happens" the pH of the water will change slightly between water changes. You will usually be better off for saltwater with a buffered substrate... but this wouldn't be bad. I don't see why you couldn't use it for saltwater. Should work as it is inert. I'm not a saltie- expert though, mind you.There are some substrates out there that will buffer the water better for saltwater. Saltwater requires a higher pH and a higher GH/KH. Using an inert substrate won't hurt your fish or alter the chemistry of the water- but won't provide any buffering for pH swings etc. As fish "pee" and "life-happens" the pH of the water will change slightly between water changes. You will usually be better off for saltwater with a buffered substrate... but... » Read More I don't see why you couldn't use it for saltwater. Should work as it is inert. I'm not a saltie- expert though, mind you.There are some substrates out there that will buffer the water better for saltwater. Saltwater requires a higher pH and a higher GH/KH. Using an inert substrate won't hurt your fish or alter the chemistry of the water- but won't provide any buffering for pH swings etc. As fish "pee" and "life-happens" the pH of the water will change slightly between water changes. You will usually be better off for saltwater with a buffered substrate... but this wouldn't be bad. « Show Less
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Umm... 55 gallons of water is over 440 pounds and that does not even include the tank. I think if you try to imagine two or three grown adults standing on this table (or any table) you will get your answer. I think you need something with steel legs or at least really sturdy hardwood (like solid oak, cherry, etc.). Take a look at stands designed specifically for aquarium tanks, see what they are made of, and go from there. Good luck!
1514270
I wouldn't use this on a 150g salt water tank. In fact since your tank is so big you will probably need two light regardless of which brand you go with. Check out buildmyled dot com to get a better idea.
373362
I think a 13 gallon bag would fit (might be a little short), although I don't use a bag in it. Since it's for recycling, no bags allowed!
190039
Well if you are using an average 35gal storage bin...I would say it would take like 3-5 bags of these. Rough estimate though.
2204793
Basically I ml per gallon. So if your tank is over 100 gallons get two. If under 100 gallons use one. I have a 29 gal tank and use one bag. I recharge about every 3 months. Tbe beads never turn black but more of a red brown color. I will rinse it under fresh water each time I do a water change. If you do not already have Prime, buy that as well. You should also be using rodi water. I bought my filter from bulk reef supply.
984861
I have both 20 gallon Brutes and 32 gallon Brutes and this works on both, so I would imagine it would work on a 55 gallon as well.
1379790
You need to use the 55 gallon bag (they're black or dark silverish); you can get them at places like Sam's or on the web. The problem is that the shape of the top of the can is odd and not even so you need to stretch it to fit the top starting at an edge. The top fitting perfectly is not the biggest deal but it will fit and stay on all sides it's just a pull.
1303776
I use this to hear salt water up to add to tank. This size is too big for my 55 tank.
299192
This would most certainly work for a larger 55 gallon tank. The hose is about four feet in length and the vacuum nozzle is about 18 inches. I like the fact that it has an angle tip and a gravel guard built into the top of the siphon to prevent clogs. If you need it longer, you could get an even longer hose from your local hardware store. They sell that hose by the foot and its fairly cheap. Cheers!
1787764
For a 75 gal. 3inch deep it takes 8 bags. Also I would suggest you put it in a old pillow case, take it outside and hose it down really good. I did this before I put it in and had no problem with it clearing up fast also use a dish on bottom when filling with water. It is great substrate if you do this and looks awesome in the tank.
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Not a lot if you ask me. It's worth it if you do. If I were you I would do 3. Or one double bio wheel along with one of these. That's what I use on my 30 gallon salt tank. You actually should consider using 2 double bio wheels. That way you'll have 4 outlets instead of 2. Just my opinion. More filtration is better than not enough. I would use some polishing pads in all of em if I were you. They help keep the water clear as a whistle. Hope this helped.
1785375
I think you'd have to keep it in a dry place. I use it for a 55g turtle tank indoors, and it works great. But I think for the price you could do better on outdoor "pond" filters.