[dennis]

Hey all,

I would like to change the substrate in my 10 gal high light tank from plain gravel to a more attractive and benifical Eco-Complete. I was wondering if I did a complete swap, all at once, how bad it would affect my bacteria, etc. I have 7 neon tetras and 4 Amano shrimp. Obviously it is heavily planted, CO2 injected. For filtration I have a Pengiun 125. I obviously would not change the filter for a bit so there would be some bacteria in it. I would like to enter this tank in the AGA but don't want to end up with a bad algae or bacteria bloom. I could always throw and extra filter with a bad of the old gravel in it for a little while. Would that help at all? Would it be better to do 1/2 at a time, or 1/3? I don't really have a good place for the fish or shrimps in the mean time or I would just do it. WHat do the experts think

Thanks in advance

 

[dennis]

Thanks for the info IUnknown Much appreciated. THe silicate part is what I wondered about. I already have the Eco so I will use it, and I don't really like the look of florite anyway, I just did not wan tto upset my Bacteria levels to badly and cause greenwater or a bacteria bloom. Thanks again

 

[dennis]

thank you all very much That is a good tip cS, thanks. I had thought that about Eco (the hetertrpthic bacteria) but was unsure. It will be pretty heavily planted. What about the fish and shrimp. Can/should I keep them in the tank?