Aquasoil plunge

chillaquaplants · 05-21-2008, 01:38 AM

I've decided to take the plunge and buy some Aquasoil for my latest project. ADGshop.com recommends 4 bags for my 75 gallon. Is this enough? Do I need the powder also and if so how do I use it correctly?

**Orlando** · 05-21-2008, 10:49 AM

You should go all out if your going the distance, I would not think twice about it and get you sum this. ADA Power Sand

chillaquaplants · 05-21-2008, 11:25 AM

Does the Powersand go underneath the Aquasoil? And would a 6L bag be enough?

**Orlando** · 05-21-2008, 11:33 AM

yes, you never know when you might need an extra bag for future redo's. If your going to order substrate and your going to take the plunge. Go BIG!

milalic · 05-21-2008, 02:30 PM

Seems a small quantity of susbtrate to me. You might want to get two more than what you think you need.

chillaquaplants · 05-21-2008, 02:40 PM

I talked to Tom Barr earlier and based on our conversation I went ahead and ordered 5 bags of Aquasoil for now. I can always get more later if I need it. From what I've read, the cycling is going to take a several weeks to complete so I want to get it started right away.

akmal · 05-28-2008, 03:53 AM

practicalfishkeeping.co.uk has a nifty substrate calculator that can estimate the amount of substrate based on your aquarium dimensions, average substrate height and also type of substrate ( for ADA aquasoil i use "clay or laterite"

pretty accurate but you have to register (free) to use the tool.

hope this helps

05-21-2008, 01:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
chillaquaplants Senior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 159	Aquasoil plunge I've decided to take the plunge and buy some Aquasoil for my latest project. ADGshop.com recommends 4 bags for my 75 gallon. Is this enough? Do I need the powder also and if so how do I use it correctly? __________________

05-21-2008, 10:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	You should go all out if your going the distance, I would not think twice about it and get you sum this. ADA Power Sand __________________

05-21-2008, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
chillaquaplants Senior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 159	Does the Powersand go underneath the Aquasoil? And would a 6L bag be enough? __________________

05-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Orlando Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 353	yes, you never know when you might need an extra bag for future redo's. If your going to order substrate and your going to take the plunge. Go BIG! __________________

05-21-2008, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
chillaquaplants Senior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 159	I talked to Tom Barr earlier and based on our conversation I went ahead and ordered 5 bags of Aquasoil for now. I can always get more later if I need it. From what I've read, the cycling is going to take a several weeks to complete so I want to get it started right away. __________________

05-21-2008, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
milalic Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 30	Seems a small quantity of susbtrate to me. You might want to get two more than what you think you need.

05-28-2008, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
akmal Aspiring Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 50	practicalfishkeeping.co.uk has a nifty substrate calculator that can estimate the amount of substrate based on your aquarium dimensions, average substrate height and also type of substrate ( for ADA aquasoil i use "clay or laterite" pretty accurate but you have to register (free) to use the tool. hope this helps __________________ Akmal http://akmalkarim.blogspot.com Please excuse my newbieness

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