Sand in new set up

[Dam777]

Setting up a new show tank and I'm going with PFS for the first time. Its a 65gal 36x18 and i need to know if 50lbs would be sufficient? Unfortunately i can't find white local so Im going to have to order online and I don't want to have to go back if 50 isn't enough. I am going to be lightly planting.

[zchauvin]

Setting up a new show tank and I'm going with PFS for the first time. Its a 65gal 36x18 and i need to know if 50lbs would be sufficient? Unfortunately i can't find white local so Im going to have to order online and I don't want to have to go back if 50 isn't enough. I am going to be lightly planting.

You will use about 10lbs max. Unless you want a deep sand bed, which I would advise against.

[xxalanxx]

Agreed with 10lbs, I had 60lbs with 55g before when I had blood parrot fishes, which gave a very thick layer of sand. I have since removed most but only a thin layer after I switched to a Discus tank.