How much to buffer

[nmac15]

Hi all. Its been a while since ive been on here. Im going to set up a 55 gal for all my taiwan bees. Does anyone have an idea on how much brightwell i would need to buffer 55 gallons?  Also what type of substrate should i use under the brightwell for good plant growth?  

Thanks

[OblongShrimp]

I would use an active substrate.  I have Taiwan bees on some brightwell currently (only been a month or so) so I don't know how it works longterm.  I also got it as a sample so I don't know if it is as cost effective as other active substrates out there.  I have also heard good things about PLATINUM SOIL which Chaz at Elevateshrimp.com sells.  I have also used aquasoil (the original) and SL Aqua but those seem harder to find nowadays.

[nmac15]

Thanks for the reply. I like brightwell for some reason, i just had luck with it in my other tanks. I will def look into platinum soil. And yes brightwell is def not cost effective haha.  I have way too many shrimp in my 29 gal. Plus i really would like to try one of those amazing planted tanks and a 55 would be perfect.