Just one quick question!

plantman119 · 07-03-2009, 05:29 AM

For my 75gal how many pounds of flourite would be acceptable for a 2-3 inch bed? I just really need a general idea from someone with a similar settup.

Thanks!

**Bubba_Shrimp** · 07-03-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by plantman119

For my 75gal how many pounds of flourite would be acceptable for a 2-3 inch bed? I just really need a general idea from someone with a similar settup.

Thanks!

Just google substrate calculator

Here is one: http://www.aqua-fish.net/show.php?h=aquariumsubstrate

plantman119 · 07-03-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by plantman119

I just really need a general idea from someone with a similar settup.

I don't really like the calculators because they aren't exactly accurate and i am trying to save money here.

**kid creole** · 07-03-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by plantman119

I don't really like the calculators because they aren't exactly accurate and i am trying to save money here.

If you're trying to save money don't use flourite.

timwag2001 · 07-03-2009, 06:37 AM

i would think like 4 bags

fibertech · 07-03-2009, 06:59 AM

I used 1 20# bag of Ecco-Complete in my 20H. I ordered 4 bags for my 55G = 48" and believe that will do the job. The tank you have is the same length?

belladee · 07-03-2009, 01:56 PM

I have a 75 gallon and I got 7 20 lb bags of eco complete. I had one bag left over which I used in my 10 gallon. That gave me just 3 inches in each tank. I also have egg crate under the substrate so that takes up some room

as time has gone on I notice that some spots on the 75g are lower than I would like, it seems to have setteled lower. I could have added that 7th bag after all.

plantman119 · 07-03-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by belladee

I have a 75 gallon and I got 7 20 lb bags of eco complete. I had one bag left over which I used in my 10 gallon. That gave me just 3 inches in each tank. I also have egg crate under the substrate so that takes up some room

as time has gone on I notice that some spots on the 75g are lower than I would like, it seems to have setteled lower. I could have added that 7th bag after all.

Thanks so much. Just what i wanted to hear.

I don't want to spend a load of money but I think flourite/eco complete it the best lasting substrate for the price.

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timwag2001 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: upton MA Posts: 315	i would think like 4 bags

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fibertech Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 154	I used 1 20# bag of Ecco-Complete in my 20H. I ordered 4 bags for my 55G = 48" and believe that will do the job. The tank you have is the same length?

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belladee Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South, Florida Posts: 303	I have a 75 gallon and I got 7 20 lb bags of eco complete. I had one bag left over which I used in my 10 gallon. That gave me just 3 inches in each tank. I also have egg crate under the substrate so that takes up some room as time has gone on I notice that some spots on the 75g are lower than I would like, it seems to have setteled lower. I could have added that 7th bag after all.

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