Please suggest appropriate substrate!!

[vikram]

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1. tank 180cmx90cmx90cm. (650 ltrs)

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3. 5ftx2x2 sump.

You have mentioned tank height as 3ft = 90cm .. for which you need very strong lights to penetrate that depth .. MH or may be good quality LEDs

[Spyroji]

@ Vikram

Well my mistake with the dimensions of my tank it is 6ftx2ftx2ft.

And i do have 2 MH with me should i use them insead of t5 HO.

[Spyroji]

Well as all of u suggested 9+ bags of ADA can i opt for DIY substrate i m in a dilemma what should i go for ADA or DIY substrate is there really a big differnce in results of the two or they are close... i m totally confused as there is a huge cost factor.please suggest u all r experts out there i m in a dilemma what to do????

[Achintya]

OMG!!i have to check this thread.this is going to be a stunner...

[Spyroji]

WEll i had a word with petstop owner mehrauli they don't have stock for ADA where can i get ADA in delhi please suggest!!!!!!

[sushant]

3. Substrate: You need 9+ bags to fill the aquarium. Use thermocol and rocks to form slopes. Using this method, you will save atleast one bag of ADA.

i said 9 bags because i kept these things in account. normally it would take little more than that but by above said method it can easily be managed within 9 bags.

ADA is known to disintegrate and even leech so in case u can get your on contra soil go for it.

[marsaiko]

how about selling off this humongos thing and buy something that fits your pocket

Substrate is not the end... in few months again you surely ll be running for ACs and CHillers, which for your tank will be again a pain to spend...

or totally forget planted tank with exotic plants, which means no need of ADA or coolers...

also CO2 2 kg is not goona help, u ll be ferrying around with it every month to refill

...again ATB

[Spyroji]

@sushant

well i m planning for 10 bags atleast but don't know where to source them they are not available anywhere in delhi. seeing this it doesn't left me with the option to go for DIY substrate!!

[parthapratim22]

why dont you ask them to order it!!!

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