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Knoxter · 09-06-2009, 05:46 PM

Hi Brian,

1.) Leca is not heavy at all. The amount used to cover the bottom of a 10 ga may be just a few pounds. Way lighter than gravel.

2.) No if not kept in standing water. I have had tanks set up for years with 2-3 inches of leca. In some of my tanks, particularly the ones with standing water, the leca HAS begun to break down. It is not a solid layer, but just beginning to "chip up". (BTW-I only leave my tanks set up for a few years before I rebuild them)

3.) Again, No if not kept in standing water.

What is your alternative?

FYI-Our community is growing, but still rather small. Although it has been a few days, only a few people viewed your post. Some of which may have been guest. If you want a little quicker response, maybe let us know in the "Shout Box", Hopefully you can get help a lil faster.

Hang in there.

09-06-2009, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 432 Real Name: Marc Knox	Hi Brian, 1.) Leca is not heavy at all. The amount used to cover the bottom of a 10 ga may be just a few pounds. Way lighter than gravel. 2.) No if not kept in standing water. I have had tanks set up for years with 2-3 inches of leca. In some of my tanks, particularly the ones with standing water, the leca HAS begun to break down. It is not a solid layer, but just beginning to "chip up". (BTW-I only leave my tanks set up for a few years before I rebuild them) 3.) Again, No if not kept in standing water. What is your alternative? FYI-Our community is growing, but still rather small. Although it has been a few days, only a few people viewed your post. Some of which may have been guest. If you want a little quicker response, maybe let us know in the "Shout Box", Hopefully you can get help a lil faster. Hang in there. __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.