How much bedding should i have?

TheFlames · 06-11-2009, 03:58 AM

How much bedding should i have (substrate)? 55g

mistergreen · 06-11-2009, 06:03 AM

which substrate are you thinking?

**Hoppy** · 06-11-2009, 02:45 PM

I think it is generally accepted that 3" is a good substrate depth, even though 2" can work fine, and 4" is likely not to be a problem. If you slope the substrate you could have all of the above.

wkndracer · 06-11-2009, 04:12 PM

I tend to end up with a 2-3" depth in my tanks. Even with terracing it ends up sliding forward over time. 2” is enough depth to hold most plants that fit grown out in a 55g tank. Eco and flourite subs ended up being just under 3" in my 75's and the Walstad syle tank is 1" soil and 1" flourite.

vosstc · 06-12-2009, 03:07 AM

Is there a point in which it could become too deep? If so what would be the problem?

**bradac56** · 06-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vosstc

Is there a point in which it could become too deep? If so what would be the problem?

4" is really pushing it depending on what your using. I'd stick to around 3" myself.

- Brad

**kid creole** · 06-12-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vosstc

Is there a point in which it could become too deep? If so what would be the problem?

Anaerobic bacteria.

06-11-2009, 03:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheFlames Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami,Florida Posts: 2	How much bedding should i have? How much bedding should i have (substrate)? 55g

06-11-2009, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
mistergreen algaevore (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 6,040	which substrate are you thinking? __________________ Algae happens. The intensity of light drives the plant's need for nutrients and CO2.

06-11-2009, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,946	I think it is generally accepted that 3" is a good substrate depth, even though 2" can work fine, and 4" is likely not to be a problem. If you slope the substrate you could have all of the above. __________________ Hoppy

06-11-2009, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
wkndracer Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hernando, Citrus County,Florida Posts: 1,343	I tend to end up with a 2-3" depth in my tanks. Even with terracing it ends up sliding forward over time. 2” is enough depth to hold most plants that fit grown out in a 55g tank. Eco and flourite subs ended up being just under 3" in my 75's and the Walstad syle tank is 1" soil and 1" flourite. __________________ If at first you don't succeed,,, keep kicking it RubberSideDownOnTheLanding, 2- 75g planted, 2-55g planted, 110g w/30g sump, 10g Refugium, doghouse/newbie

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-12-2009, 03:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
vosstc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Loveland, Ohio Posts: 30	Is there a point in which it could become too deep? If so what would be the problem?

Advertisements
Get Rid of Advertisements