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dennis · 05-26-2005, 01:03 PM

This is even easier though

http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html

to convert cm to inches, divide the cm by 2.5 To conver kg to lbs, multiply kg by 2.2.

Actually for your 100x50cm tank you would need 83lbs/38kg for a 3" deep bed. I would highly recommend you use 3" of substrate and you can have it deep in the back of the tank. Generally you should use 1.5-2" in the very front and slope it back to about 3"+ in the back, 4" is ok to.

05-26-2005, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leverett, Mass Posts: 2,988 iTrader Ratings: 47 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points:	This is even easier though http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html to convert cm to inches, divide the cm by 2.5 To conver kg to lbs, multiply kg by 2.2. Actually for your 100x50cm tank you would need 83lbs/38kg for a 3" deep bed. I would highly recommend you use 3" of substrate and you can have it deep in the back of the tank. Generally you should use 1.5-2" in the very front and slope it back to about 3"+ in the back, 4" is ok to. Last edited by dennis; 05-26-2005 at 01:10 PM..