how much substrate?

coach_z

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• Jan 26, 2009

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I was wondering what the thickness of everyones substrate was?

I am using eco-complete should i go for 1, 2 or 3 inches?

-chris

 

Nolapete

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2.5-3

 

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i like thick substrates, you can do more with em, shoot for 2-3

 

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I have 2 - 3 inches as well.

 

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X4

 

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The more the better. I've got about 2.5 inches and every time I work in my tank I wish I had at least another inch of substrate.