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.
Substrate mistake
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Re: Substrate mistake
Just add some along the sides, like half to one cup a day. It will seep into the rest of the sub over time.
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Re: Substrate mistake
Did you use dcfw or dcsw? I personally have more luck with SW.
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Re: Substrate mistake
DCFW.
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