Question 1

How many litres would I need to purchase for an aquarium with dimensions, 60x35x40 cm?

Accepted Answer

9 would probably do. I used about 12-14l in my 180litre community (about 100x35x40ish)

Question 2

How long does this product last from when you initially setup in the aquarium. Ie do you have to change the substrate after 1year?

Accepted Answer

The soil should not be changed. Soil can serve for 5 years. You need to take care of making it clean. it is recommended once a week to well siphonize the soil - to remove the various residues - which are formed during the life of the aquarium

Question 3

what colour is this soil?

Accepted Answer

Colour is this soil is BLACK

Question 4

Will this soil leach ammonia for the first few weeks

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Here is info from Tropica about this soil:
Aquarium Soil is a complete bottom layer, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer
The grain size of 2-3 mm makes it easy for planting
Aquarium Soil ensures proper growth and stimulates red colours
How to use the product:
Aquarium Soil ensures good and active growth from the beginning, and boosts the red plant shades.

It is a complete substrate, which can be used without any other types of bottom layer.

Aquarium Soil is further an active bottom layer that lowers the pH value and slightly affects the water chemistry.
We recommend that you change 25-50% of the water min. twice a week during the first 4 weeks after establishing the aquarium.

How do I calculate the quantity of Soil or Soil Powder needed for my tank?

Measure your tank’s length and width in cm, for example 90 x 60 cm.
Consider the thickness of the bottom layer you want, e.g. 8 cm.
Make the layer thicker towards the rear wall for a great visual effect!
The calculation to do is length x width x layer divided by 1000.
In our example, 90 x 60 x 8/1000 = 43,2 L Soil/Soil Powder needed.

ASIN	B00TU4PYC6
Best Sellers Rank	83,346 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 461 in Live Aquarium Plants
Brand Name	Tropica
Country Of Origin	United Kingdom
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (721)
Global Trade Identification Number	05703249711007
Item Weight	1 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Tropica
Manufacturer Part Number	TROPICA-SOIL-9L
Model Number	TROPICA-SOIL-9L
Number of Packs	1
Style Name	Japanese
Unit Count	9000.0 millilitre
Volume	9 Litres

Tropica Plant Growth Aquarium Health Soil Substrate, 9 Litre

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