REAL REEF BRANCHING ROCK

[BAMatter]

Does anybody have a fully scaped tank with branching Real Reef? Trying to gauge how many pounds I need to buy to scape a stand dimension 75 gallon tank like this picture… pretty sure the pic is a 120+ but have no actual idea. I’m “guessing” I’ll need 2 of the 30 lbs boxes but want to make sure since it’s expensive. Thanks.

 

[Phlynamjax]

I think 1 box will be sufficient. I used one for my 120

 

[KrisReef]

I looked on line and I think your estimate may be just about right for weight/area, but I have not used the product Real Reef before but I have seen it in stores.

Here's a free pitch of Eric Cohen's Austrailian live rock, in case you want to go a different route?

Australian Branch Fusion Live Rock

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[BAMatter]

I think 1 box will be sufficient. I used one for my 120

30 lbs… Can I see your scape?

 

[BAMatter]

I looked on line and I think your estimate may be just about right for weight/area, but I have not used the product Real Reef before but I have seen it in stores.

Here's a free pitch of Eric Cohen's Austrailian live rock, in case you want to go a different route?

Australian Branch Fusion Live Rock

If you have any questions please <a href=https://www.tankstop.com/inquire/3268/ title=Inquiry target=_self>contact Eric Cohen</a> TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.<hr style=border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #808080; width: 90%; margin: 0 auto; />SHIPPING COST VARIES: To get a...

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Thanks I’ll scope that out for sure !

 

[Katrina71]

I think 2 boxes imo. I'm working with Tonga right now and I think the shapes are better with more rock.

 

[specsgirl]

I looked on line and I think your estimate may be just about right for weight/area, but I have not used the product Real Reef before but I have seen it in stores.

Here's a free pitch of Eric Cohen's Austrailian live rock, in case you want to go a different route?

Australian Branch Fusion Live Rock

If you have any questions please <a href=https://www.tankstop.com/inquire/3268/ title=Inquiry target=_self>contact Eric Cohen</a> TankStop owner and well respected industry veteran.<hr style=border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #808080; width: 90%; margin: 0 auto; />SHIPPING COST VARIES: To get a...

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ANNDD the shameless plug continues... The Aussie like rock is AMAZEBALLS!!! I ordered 15 pounds for my tank and was shook at how lightweight and porous it was compared to the old "iron weight" tonga branch of the days gone by. In fact I LOVE the Australian rock so much I just ordered another 5 pounds for my sump in "rubble" size pieces.

 

[mfinn]

Does anybody have a fully scaped tank with branching Real Reef? Trying to gauge how many pounds I need to buy to scape a stand dimension 75 gallon tank like this picture… pretty sure the pic is a 120+ but have no actual idea. I’m “guessing” I’ll need 2 of the 30 lbs boxes but want to make sure since it’s expensive. Thanks.

Having used "Real Reef" rock a couple times, I think you should order maybe 10%-15% more that you plan to use. Both times I've ordered it online the breakage was pretty high. With 200+ lbs I got maybe 30lbs of rubble ( breakage).
Maybe they wrap the branch stuff ( in wet paper) different or pack it differently, but I was not real happy.
Overall I am happy with the total results, just seemed like the amount of rubble was high.

I almost wish I was starting up a new tank, I would really like to see some of that Australian rock first hand.

 

[Reign1]

I think if you are doing a Fish only and depending on rock for complet scape yes get a few boxes if it is going to be a coral tank go light so you will have room for growth.
I really like this rock and have used it in the past. Also you may want to look into Morroca branch rock. I bought some for my scape and it has some really cool shapes is light and easy to work with to the point I have many pieces leftover.