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Substrate mistake

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:37 pm
by Pumpkincrab
Was browsing around today, came across a post about substrate. It said that if you stick your finger into the substrate and it holds its shape it's good.

Well, I checked, and it collapsed on me (5/1 ratio of play sand/ EE.) I was thinking just about so, put the tank together a few weeks ago.

Luckily I have no crabs down so I'll have to rip it all apart and add some water. Dang it! Should have added more when it was easier to do so.

Re: Substrate mistake

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:18 pm
by curlysister
Just add some along the sides, like half to one cup a day. It will seep into the rest of the sub over time.

Re: Substrate mistake

Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 7:37 pm
by Xenocrab
Did you use dcfw or dcsw? I personally have more luck with SW.

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Re: Substrate mistake

Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 10:54 am
by Pumpkincrab
DCFW.