FishyJames Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) I'm setting up a 29 gallon planted tank. I'm using an under gravel filter and right now I have 40 lbs of eco complete which should give me 2" of substrate. I want to get to 3" and wondering whether to get 20 more pounds of eco complete or get something else to mix in or layer with it. What do you think? I might introduce shrimp in the future if that makes a difference. Edited January 18, 2021 by FishyJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Personally I'd keep it simple and go just eco-complete. But I guess it really depends on what final goal is. If you do mix just make sure that whatever you choose is not so fine that it will sift through the filter base, otherwise you will have an over/under gravel filter. I have shrimp in several tanks with eco complete but I do add wonder shells or some crushed coral in a media bag. On a side note I'm curious why you want 3" vs 2"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 I was afraid that 2" might allow for more channeling. It might be overkill. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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