I got my new bags of Eco-Complete!

[An t-iasg]

I ordered some Eco-Complete at my lfs. One bag has a small hole in it, and all, or most, of the liquid ran out before I got it. The other bag is fine, and it does have the water in it. Is there a problem with the "dry" bag? Should I mix the two bags in a bucket to evenly spread the water before I fill the tanks? I don't have fish right now so I'm not worried about the cycle just yet but I'm wondering about the dry bag, if it's ok.

 

[stlouisan]

Hmm I'd say it depends on how long that bag has been "dry" since the Eco-complete is loaded with bacteria in it. If it's a moist bag still, I think it wouldn't be a problem. The second bag should make up for any damage in the "broken" bag; it's not like the bacteria won't recolonize the substrate anyways.

I think you should be fine in the long run, especially when you give the substrate some time to settle in. Worse case scenario is you have a buildup of nitrates/ammonia right off the bat.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I think you would be fine. Just put in the dry bag first and spread out, then the unopened bag on top.

 

[An t-iasg]

Thanks guys!! I'll be sure to mix a little of each bag into each tank.