Eggcrate in a planted tank

londonloco · Post by **londonloco** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:45 am

I always used a piece of eggcrate in my cichlid tanks to protect the glass bottom from falling rocks. Is there any reason to NOT use eggcrate in a planted tank?

Thanks all, Loni

DelawareJim · Post by **DelawareJim** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:32 am

The roots will grow into it and get entwined. Makes rescaping or moving plants a bit of a bother.

Cheers.
Jim

Post by **krisw** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:38 am

That said, anytime I'm using extra large rocks in a tank, planted or not, I'll put down the eggcrate. Usually, I use a fairly thick substrate bed so that the roots have to go deep to really get intertwined down there. Most of the time, even if you rip them out, you'll still be left with enough roots to replant.

londonloco · Post by **londonloco** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:48 am

Thanks for the quick reply's u2! Does it inhibit growth at all?

Post by **krisw** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:57 am

Not one bit in my experience. If you make the meeting at my house next weekend, you can check out my 75G for yourself which has eggcrate in it. Growth is fantastic.

londonloco · Post by **londonloco** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:46 pm

Kris, I'm def going to try. Have a "house guest" coming to stay, depends on when she's flying in. So, how do I get to your house...lol....

Post by **krisw** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:04 am

Directions and info on the meeting are always posted on the homepage. (www.gwapa.org).

'Hope to see you there!

Eggcrate in a planted tank

Eggcrate in a planted tank

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