Eco-Complete Regular or Fine??

[Ian086]

Hi. I am planning on getting some eco-complete for my soon to be set-up 15g planted shrimp tank. I realize these are the same product but which would people recommend to use with the shrimp, regular or fine. I can't seem to find any pictures online to compare. I also plan on using some in my 10g with moderate planting, cories, guppies....
Also how far would a 20lb(9kg) go, enough for both my tanks???.... Ian

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

I'd go with the fine version. I haven't seen the fine grade in-person because its relatively new -- i have regular. But i also have two shrimp specific substrates, Fluval shrimp stratum and UP shrimp sand, and they are both significantly smaller in granules than other substrates I've used.

 

[Ian086]

I was going to use the Fluval plant or shrimp stratum as my sole substrate. I love the look of it. I have to import it, so unfortunately cost ruled that idea out. Would it be a good idea to top off the Eco with the stratum or just leave it??. I've read that both plant and shrimp stratum are basically the same.
Do you think the 20lb bag would be enough for my 15g and 10g???

 

[Rivercats]

I'd use the fine as the substrate, nothing added on it.

 

[Ian086]

I'd use the fine as the substrate, nothing added on it.

Do you think 20lbs would be enough for both tanks???

 

[Rivercats]

I think you'll need 2 bags unless you want a really thin substrate.

 

[Ian086]

I think you'll need 2 bags unless you want a really thin substrate.

2 bags it is so.... Thanks Brian and Janis.

 

[aqua_chem]

The standard metric that most companies use is that one bag is enough for a 10g. If you have a 15g tall (same footprint as a 10g), two will be fine. If its the long version (24" x 12", 40% more than a 10g), you might consider three.