Wanted to know if in a 29 gal. planted aquarium if one bag of Eco-complete would be enough for my plants?
Jul 25, 2008 by Trent T | Posted in Fish
I have a 29 gal. planted tank and i wanted to get Eco-Complete substrate for it. I was woundering from maybe someone that has used it if one bag would be enough or how deep it was. I have some sand that I can mix with it to give it more mass but i like the black color, but on the other hand black and white would look decent also i guess. Let me know what everyone thinks.
A 20 pound bag would only be enough if you covered it with something else-- 20 pounds will give you a bit less than an inch of substrate, but some cheap sand (pool filter sand, play sand, blasting sand, etc. as long as it's inert) on top (about an inch) would not only provide a small particle size ideal for developing fine root hairs, but force the roots to drive downwards for the nutrients in the EcoComplete. On top of that, you won't risk the minerals dissolving off into the water instead of being easily uptaken through the roots.
nosoop4u246 | Jul 25, 2008
My planted 59 gallon Hagen tank
This is my 10 mth old 59 gln planted tank, lights are 4 x 54 watt T5,eco-complete substrate, co2 injected & fertilized via the EI method
Where in lower mainland for plants - BC Aquaria -British Columbia ...
by rsn48
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today ! A quick synopsis. Back in the hobby the fourth time, new 75 gallon tank to be set up after my son leaves to train in the Canadian forces at the end of the third week in January. My new tank goes in his room. I have the tank, light, filter, substrate (eco-complete), heaters, water testing kit, too expensive a long piece of wood from King Ed and a large large stone from there as well. I'm ready to go! I've seen your tank Anthony and I believe your remarkable success has a lot to do with your experience with SW tanks. You have a decent fish load in there to provide nitrates and also you know how to to light the tank properly. I doubt someone with less experience would be able to duplicate what you are doing easily. It is a very remarkable looking tank, but certainly wouldn't be an easily achievable result for someone with less experience with tank balance.
The substrate goes in! 2 bags of Eco-complete... (tip - if buying sacks of Eco-complete, take a car! The bags start to get very heavy after about 30 seconds in a backpack!! and line the boot of your car cause the bags were wet. I was soaked and sore by the time i had carried mine home!)
