So missus has decided she wants the fluval chi planted with a betta. So how much soil would I need for it to cover the bottom. It’s a 12” cube only 19l. Tried looking but don’t know how much would be enough to get 2 cm don’t want to order too much or not enough.
Will be lots of questions as soil and planted tanks are very new to me. Thanks in advance
How much soil for tank
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If it was me, 5-6 cm at the front and 10-12 cm at the back.
Sounds a lot, but remember the soil will compact down over time.
Sounds a lot, but remember the soil will compact down over time.
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George Farmer recommends 6kg for the 57L flex. I had 9kg and did my flex and my old 29L with it. So 3kg bag should just about do it.
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Don't use anything sharp like lava stone/rock with bettas, they're likely to catch their fins on it.
Just cover with sand.
Just cover with sand.