G geordieelvis Fish Fanatic Joined Jan 22, 2013 Messages 91 Reaction score 0 Feb 12, 2014 #1 How much sand do I need for a tank that is 99cm x 46cm base size and 70cm high? Would a 25kg bag be sufficient?
How much sand do I need for a tank that is 99cm x 46cm base size and 70cm high? Would a 25kg bag be sufficient?
DrRob It's life Jim, but not as we know it. Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 22, 2011 Messages 4,854 Reaction score 26 Location GB Feb 12, 2014 #2 Depends how thick a layer and the grain size, but you may want a bit more.
C crazyfishlady_ Mostly New Member Joined Jan 18, 2014 Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location CA Feb 12, 2014 #3 I typically go with a pound a gallon
KrystaK Fish Addict Joined Jul 24, 2011 Messages 877 Reaction score 1 Location CA Feb 12, 2014 #4 99 x 46 cm is about 39 x 20 inches? (and 30 inches high give or take) That's some interesting dimensions. Assuming you want about 1 inch of substrate you'd need about/at least 40 lbs of the stuff, which is 18(ish) kg
99 x 46 cm is about 39 x 20 inches? (and 30 inches high give or take) That's some interesting dimensions. Assuming you want about 1 inch of substrate you'd need about/at least 40 lbs of the stuff, which is 18(ish) kg