Substrate calculator (esp ADA Aqua soil)

[dearis]

Hi there,

does anyone know of a substrate calculator to work out what I need I plan on using ADA aqua soil if no calculator a method to work out how much I need

Regards Darren

[TW]

It's not specifically for ADA, but it is a substrate calculator. You will need to convert from pounds to kg's when you are finished.

http://www.plantedtank.net/substratecalculator.html

[dearis]

The trouble is ADA is sold in liters....

[TW]

Yes I know, I have 2 ADA tanks myself. Not knowing myself then how to work out quantities, I bought too much. Ouch - an expensive mistake.

Anyway, this thread might help you work out your quantities

http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8517&highlight=

[dearis]

Hi there,

would it work to calculate it the same way you do for aquarium volume? once you know what depth you want?

Regards Darren

[dearis]

Hi there,

I found this formula for substrate

"length cm x width cm x depth (of substrate) cm / 1000 = liters.

10 x 10 x 5 = 500 cm2 / 1000 = 5l of substrate needed.