OMG Aquatics Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 How would you guys change sand substrate to eco complete on an existing shrimp tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 by starting fresh. randy and JayMarshal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 That's the only way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Depends on how well you want to get the job done. I know you can siphon sand out but you won't get 100% of the sand out and I'm pretty sure you'll suck up all your shrimps. Starting fresh would be the easiest if you have the extra tank and space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 by starting fresh.+1Set it up right and transfer shrimp. randy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 So i'll buy a new tank. Put substrate in. Filter for 2-3 days. Siphon water level to 20%. Transfer shrimp. Transfer water from old tank to new tank. Have to siphon water level to 20% because my stand can only hold so much before it breaks. Sounds like a plan or am I missing anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyd Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Should just be able to transfer the filter and shrimp at the same time one the substrate settles. Filter is already cycled so there shouldn't be any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 which substrate will be the new substrate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 eco complete planted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ive done the eco complete thing... I wasnt impressed.. Over priced gravel is all it is.. Just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ive done the eco complete thing... I wasnt impressed.. Over priced gravel is all it is.. Just my opinion I'm not overly impressed but my plants seem to like it. Once planted, it attaches itself to the gravel so quickly and the growth rate is much faster vs sand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Poopians, honestly I have to agree with the majority of people responding. If you want to replace substrate you really need to start from scratch. This will also allow you to add the beneficial additives under your new substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merth Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Yep start fresh and dont add seeded filter to fresh filled water if using tap otherwise the chlorine/chloromines will wipe out your existing bacteria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eozen81 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 In my opinion this subject is the most challenging part of keeping active soil tank for a home aquarist who has limited space for extra tanks. Maybe you can consider to lend the shrimps to a friend or a shop guy with a shrimp dealer (you can say: you will get half of the shrimps that you give back 2 months later Maybe it's risky but can be considered as a last option) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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