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    Just bought 2 bags of lonestars(each 22kg)and 2 packs of JBL fert(each 5kg). Havelock auntie says this is enough for my 3 ft planted tank. Before I start setting up, I would like to know your comments whether the substrate is enough or not as it will be very difficult to add more fert if not enough, after setting up. Thanks.[:]

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    what kind of plants are you intending to grow?
    if they include lotuses, echinodorus and crypts, to name a few, go for as much base fert as you can afford/your tank can reasonably hold
    what you can do it to put the base fert in, and top it up with gravel to 15cm behind and 8cm in front

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    Used 3 bags of lonestar gravel and 3 bags of JBL fert for my 1m tank..... Don't think my dimensions are too far from your tank
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    Perhaps blyxa japonica,didiplis diandra,glosso,stellata var, vallis maybe tiger lotus and hydrophilla polyspema.[] .just try try!

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    sesom, the base fert is actually by volume, 5 litres per bag, I do not think you'd have enough.

    Since you didn't mention the width of your tank, you can calculate for yourself:

    decide how thick you want your fert to be (recommend 5cm). calculate the volume using (assuming your width 1.5 ft)
    90cm x 45cm x 5cm = 20,000cc = 20 litres

    which means you'd need 4 bags. If you want the fert to be sloped to the back you'd need more, just plug in the formula.

    As for the gravel, same calculation. Lonestar is roughly 750cc to a kg, so each bag of 22kg gives you about 16 litres.

    have fun [:]
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    Whao... 5 litres per bag? I think you got it wrong.

    Anyway, i used 2 or 3 of the big bags of JBL substrate fert for my 1m tank.
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    On 4/20/2002 4:14:30 PM

    Whao... 5 litres per bag? I think you got it wrong.

    Anyway, i used 2 or 3 of the big bags of JBL substrate fert for my 1m tank.

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    it is written on the bottom of the bag, on the back I think. Anyway, do your calculations and see. Or you can buy a bag and measure it
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    Hi guys, tnx for your guidance. Finally I decided on 3 JBL fert and 2 bags of lonestar.That set me back close to 100 bucks. The level of gravel looks good, except for the fert. For those who can afford, I think 4~5 bags will be good. Presently my tank 1m is still cycling with blur water!!!
    cheers.

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    30bags of JBL 2.5l base fert and 7bags lonestar gravel for my 6ft =)
    Cheers!

    Benetay

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    ben, i find something weird.. previously i use 11 bags of lonestar and 11 bags of 5kg JBL, but I dun get the thickness of the gravel like your's

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    maybe my tank smaller ....
    Cheers!

    Benetay

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    cant be, yr's 6x2x2 same as mine

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    cant be, yr's 6x2x2 same as mine

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    maybe after adding water it will compress down???
    Cheers!

    Benetay

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