how many eco-comple. bags for 55gal?

joon · 12-23-2012, 12:30 PM

how many bags should i buy for setting up a new 55gal planted tank?

CAM6467 · 12-23-2012, 01:03 PM

I used two in my 29 to get a nice slope with 3-4" in the back and 1-2" in the front. For a 55, you're probably fine using four bags.

**JoeGREEEN** · 12-23-2012, 01:19 PM

This forum site has a great calculator & you can choose ecocomplete & other substrate types for the depth and surface area you need.

http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html

Zefrik · 12-23-2012, 03:20 PM

I used 4 bags in my 40 breeder and it was enough. Since a 55 gallon tank has a smaller area I would guess 4 would be perfect.

Andrew H · 12-27-2012, 05:44 AM

I'm using four in stations 55 gal tank

HybridHerp · 12-27-2012, 11:58 AM

My 75, I used 6.
I had originally had like, 5, but my problem was that the substrate got thinner in spots that were always being messed with, and plants were coming up to easily. I found it much easier when I added more substrate to the tank, and my plants now more or less stay in a singular place.

**karce87** · 12-27-2012, 01:46 PM

4 bags is enough ( I have 2 55s)

12-23-2012, 12:30 PM	#1
joon Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 846	how many eco-comple. bags for 55gal? how many bags should i buy for setting up a new 55gal planted tank? __________________ ada means anal in Korean and Japanese My Fishroom Video

12-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#2
CAM6467 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alvarado, Texas Posts: 591	I used two in my 29 to get a nice slope with 3-4" in the back and 1-2" in the front. For a 55, you're probably fine using four bags. __________________ "Success is not the goal, it's merely a byproduct!" - The Fraternity of Dirt #66 - Just because it's dirt doesn't make it low-tech. Coach's 29 Gallon Coach's 10 Gallon (Retired) - Coach's 20L High-Tech (Retired)

12-23-2012, 01:19 PM	#3
JoeGREEEN Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 217	TPT substrate calculator This forum site has a great calculator & you can choose ecocomplete & other substrate types for the depth and surface area you need. http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html __________________ Jelly Babies?

12-23-2012, 03:20 PM	#4
Zefrik Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 1,017	I used 4 bags in my 40 breeder and it was enough. Since a 55 gallon tank has a smaller area I would guess 4 would be perfect. __________________ My 29 Gallon \| My 40 Gallon Garden \| My 55 Gallon Budget Tank

12-27-2012, 05:44 AM	#5
Andrew H Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 148	I'm using four in stations 55 gal tank __________________ 55gal Firehouse Tank 5gal Betta/Vampire Tank

12-27-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,932	My 75, I used 6. I had originally had like, 5, but my problem was that the substrate got thinner in spots that were always being messed with, and plants were coming up to easily. I found it much easier when I added more substrate to the tank, and my plants now more or less stay in a singular place. __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

12-27-2012, 01:46 PM	#7
karce87 Long-time Lurker (View User Tanks) PTrader: (21/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 149	4 bags is enough ( I have 2 55s)

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