How much sand for a 1/2 inch sand bed??

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    JohnnyDanger

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    I'm going out to grab some sand for my 55 gallon reef tomorrow.. How many pounds do you think I'll need for about a 1/2 inch sand bed??
     
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    Is it a standard 55 gallon?

    If so, for 1/2 inch you'd be looking at about 30-35 lbs.

    You should really aim for at least an inch, though.
     
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    Here is a nice calculator that should help you determine closely how much sand you need:
    Aquarium Calculator - Unit Conversion Tables

    At the bottom, put in the lenght plus width and the sand depth and it should give a good answer.
     
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    Thanks for the help guys I appreciate it!!
     
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    A half inch sand bed is fine, you just dont want to go over two inches
     
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