How do you use Tetra complete substrate?
How do you use Tetra complete substrate?
Pour a 2 – 4cm layer of Tetra Complete Substrate onto the bottom of the aquarium. Then cover with an approximately 4cm thick layer of Tetra Active Substrate or aquarium gravel.
Is Tetra substrate any good?
5.0 out of 5 stars Grows plants well. I bought this for a new planted set up, also adding a layer of volcanic soil to cover. I have never had aquarium plants grow so well and fast. After only a few weeks, the plants have grown so well that I need to do some serious trimming.
How much Tetra complete substrate do I need?
Tetra Complete Substrate 10kg Add a 2cm deep layer of Complete Substrate to the base of the aquarium, and then cover with 2 to 3cm of aquarium gravel. We recommend pea gravel of 1 to 3mm diameter.
What is active substrate?
Nutrient-Rich Substrates But what do you get when you mix dirt with water? These compact, nutrient-rich balls of soil are also known as “active substrates” because they tend to lower pH and soften water hardness, so many people use them in crystal shrimp tanks and aquariums with heavy root-feeding plants.
How do you start an aquarium?
Fill aquarium and filter with water. Plug in filter and heater….Add about 10″ of fish initially to establish the nitrogen cycle.
- After properly acclimating fish, release them into the aquarium (without adding the water they were shipped in).
- Add on the light and canopy.
- Wait four weeks and test for ammonia and nitrite.
Which aquarium substrate is best?
Gravel
Gravel is the better choice for most freshwater aquariums. One of the major benefits of gravel is that it allows water to flow through it, preventing the buildup of amoebas and bacteria in the substrate. If allowed to build up for too long, these can sicken your fish and lead to an accumulation of aquarium mold.
How do you prepare an aquarium substrate?
Place a large clean sieve, at least 6 inches across, over the bucket. Fill the sieve half full of gravel. Pour water over the gravel in the sieve, while gently shaking it. Rinsing the gravel over the bucket rather than over a drain allows gravel that slips through the sieve to be caught instead of going down the drain.
How long should I wait before adding more fish to my tank?
You generally want to wait at least two weeks between introducing new additions to your fish tank. This gives time for the biological filter to get caught up again. This time also allows the new fish to get used to the fish tank, and the older, more established fish to get used to the new additions to your fish tank.
When should I do my first water change in my aquarium?
Perform a 25% water change after 15 days. Remember to treat tap water with Aqueon Water Conditioner before adding it to your aquarium. There are different philosophies on how much and how often to change water, but 10% to 25% every 1 to 2 weeks is a good rule of thumb.
