how many bags should i purchase to fill a 55 gallon tank?
1251011
I'm doing a 55 right now. I used 3 bags but wish I would've used 4. Might top it off with some cheaper stuff and let the plants roots grow down into this stuff
1251012
I used three bags to fill my 20L (30in X 12in) tank, this gave me a bed depth of approximately 2.5in. That is about 900 cubic inches of substrate (30in X 12in X 2.5in = 900in^3) roughly that means you will get about 300 cubic inches per bag. So for your 55 (48in X 12 X 2in = 1152in^3) (1152 / 300 = 3.84) I would recommend purchasing purchasing 4 bags of substrate, to acquire a bed depth of 2in. For other bed depths just calculate the volume of the substrate you would like (L X W X H = V) and divide that number by 300 (V/300 = # of bags) to roughly determine how many bags you should purchase. Hope you find this helpful.
1251013
I used three bags to fill my 20L (30in X 12in) tank, this gave me a bed depth of approximately 2.5in. That is about 900 cubic inches of substrate (30in X 12in X 2.5in = 900in^3) roughly that means you will get about 300 cubic inches per bag. So for your 55 (48in X 12 X 2in = 1152in^3) (1152 / 300 = 3.84) I would recommend purchasing purchasing 4 bags of substrate, to acquire a bed depth of 2in. For other bed depths just calculate the volume of the substrate you would like (L X W X H = V) and divide that number by 300 (V/300 = # of bags) to roughly determine how many bags you should purchase. Hope you find this helpful. I used three bags to fill my 20L (30in X 12in) tank, this gave me a bed depth of approximately 2.5in. That is about 900 cubic inches of substrate (30in X 12in X 2.5in = 900in^3) roughly that means you will get about 300 cubic inches per bag. So for your 55 (48in X 12 X 2in = 1152in^3) (1152 / 300 = 3.84) I would recommend purchasing purchasing 4 bags of substrate, to acquire a bed depth of 2in. For other bed depths just calculate the volume of the substrate you would like (L X W X H = V) and divide that number by 300 (V/300 = # of bags) to roughly determine how many bags you should... » Read More I used three bags to fill my 20L (30in X 12in) tank, this gave me a bed depth of approximately 2.5in. That is about 900 cubic inches of substrate (30in X 12in X 2.5in = 900in^3) roughly that means you will get about 300 cubic inches per bag. So for your 55 (48in X 12 X 2in = 1152in^3) (1152 / 300 = 3.84) I would recommend purchasing purchasing 4 bags of substrate, to acquire a bed depth of 2in. For other bed depths just calculate the volume of the substrate you would like (L X W X H = V) and divide that number by 300 (V/300 = # of bags) to roughly determine how many bags you should purchase. Hope you find this helpful. « Show Less
1969528
if you're asking how many pounds come in a bag it depends on how many order. If you're asking how many bags how many pounds use for bag the recommended ratio is 1 to 2 mycelium to substrate, in other words if you have one pound of ready to grow material you need two pounds of substrate.
2275750
I bought 2 on different occasions for a 55 gallon....which takes 2 to cover the tank.
1750515
it depends on the filtering system, but i think 2 500ml should do the job, as i use 2 500ml bottles for my 60 gallon tank.
829925
I have a 55 gallon tank also, this stand is amazingly strong, it's sturdy, you will be very pleased, I sure am. Hope this helps you.
1379790
You need to use the 55 gallon bag (they're black or dark silverish); you can get them at places like Sam's or on the web. The problem is that the shape of the top of the can is odd and not even so you need to stretch it to fit the top starting at an edge. The top fitting perfectly is not the biggest deal but it will fit and stay on all sides it's just a pull.
2266087
I think we started ours with the two bags of 200 and ended up getting 9 bags total. 9 makes it really full but not necessarily needed. I would say maybe 4-5 bags is plenty since most of the work is getting them out. :) Hope that helps
1840231
9-10 gal bags would be best, but I use 13 gal bags and they work fine, just have to tuck them under a little! I love the garbage can, especially if you have garbage picking dogs, it scares them away w the automated lid! Lol
1454094
I would think three. I have a 29 gal. tank and two bags gave me a little over two inches in depth. Watch out for sharp edged substrate as it can harm bottom cleaners like cats.
299192
This would most certainly work for a larger 55 gallon tank. The hose is about four feet in length and the vacuum nozzle is about 18 inches. I like the fact that it has an angle tip and a gravel guard built into the top of the siphon to prevent clogs. If you need it longer, you could get an even longer hose from your local hardware store. They sell that hose by the foot and its fairly cheap. Cheers!
2007390
It's fine, I use mine in a 55 Gal so you have plenty even if you decide to go to a bigger tank. Enjoy these are the best heaters.
1073408
1 is barely enough 2 shouldn't hurt I have 2500gph in my 55 and it could take more a good rule of thumb go salt water is "a minimum of 20gph flow per 1 gallon of tank volume" so a 55 needs a minimum of 2100 gph also just watch your aquarium and give it what it likes
1067352
I have 3 tanks and find it best to have one on each side for my larger tanks 155 and 265. I have only one on my 55 gallon. I would go with one large on one side and see how that does, it wont hurt to add a smaller one one the right side if needed.
813086
Umm no. If you have a 55 you should buy a Aquaclear 110. It is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. The rule of thum is to use a hang on back filter rated for 2 times the size of your tank.
546075
No more than 25 to 30 that's a guess. You will also need your base nuts. The box kit is your bloom boosters and additives. Each one is 30 ml per five gallons
813089
These are used in 55 gallon breeder tanks all the time, so yes. Two will work just fine. Be sure you also have a water pump going to help prevent dead spots in the water.
1412860
For storage, use a drop per gallon, or more, if you like. That is the ratio I use for 55 gallon storage.