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Forum: Substrate

Need advice on which substrate to use or if it's safe to use

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Please Do Not mention these business names

    The following business have requested their names not be mentioned on this forum under threat of legal action: You will notice these names are...

    Started by pleco4me‎, 12-05-12 06:05 PM
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  2. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Using aqua soils the right way!

    Hey all! I've recently noticed a few strange substrate setups and ways of using aqua soil going around and thought that I should point out that...

    Started by Plantnut‎, 08-09-10 04:21 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Getting more out of Aquasoil

    Recently I tore down my original Up-Aqua test tank which was 60cm long and had one large bag of Aquasoil in it. Since the soil had become muddy,I...

    Started by anthonyrae‎, 28-09-09 05:43 PM
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  1. Anyone tryed elos substrate?

    Hey everyone! In my search for ADA aquasoil in Melbourne i came across a local lfs that was selling elos substrate it seems to be around the same...

    Started by lowfi‎, 16-05-12 12:47 PM
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  2. Turning aquasoils

    Hey AL, i'm a future plant nerd in need of advice Ive been doing alot of reading lately regarding tips and techniques for maintaining planted...

    Started by Newbie 85‎, 15-05-12 08:42 AM
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  3. where can i find aquasoil amazonia and powersand in melbourne?

    I've been shopping around and i can't seem to find any good places to buy this.. could someone recommend a place in Melbourne plz, i guess shipping...

    Started by lowfi‎, 11-05-12 02:57 PM
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  4. dying substrate ????

    I have a large amount of "normal" substrate and was wondering if anyone has tried dying it black or similar colour ? Im thinking of filling a...

    Started by anthonyl‎, 04-03-12 08:41 AM
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  5. Osmocote plus availability

    I just bought a heap of gelatin capsules to make my own root tabs and I read to use Osmocote plus on the Barr Report but I can't find it here and the...

    Started by fishnfreak‎, 26-03-12 06:33 PM
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    07-05-12, 06:19 PM Go to last post
  6. Where in Brisbane Stock Shrimp Specific Substrate

    Hey Guys, Looking at buying some Substrate for my new Shrimp Tank. Just wondering what do you suggest for a 3ft tank that isn't going to break...

    Started by kleggy‎, 30-04-12 01:44 PM
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  7. Marble chip

    Where can I get it tried bunnings and lfs,if I can't find any up here in cairns is there a substitute that I can use. Cheers Marty

    Started by boydie‎, 02-04-12 12:27 PM
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  8. Ec-Complete with Tahitian Moon Sand

    Hi Guys, Tried searching for this and couldnt really see many topics on mixing the two together. Saw some posts on other forums about this but...

    Started by azfish‎, 30-03-12 06:47 AM
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  9. Should I add anything to my Eco Complete?

    Calling all planted tank gurus :) I have acquired a huge amount of eco complete for a new planted tank. However, Im not sure if I should...

    Started by pleco4me‎, 03-05-12 03:16 PM
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  10. Looking for fine gravel or river sand online?

    Hey Guys, I have only ever used larger gravel in my aquariums, I would like to use finer gravels or sand to help grow my plants better, where is the...

    Started by Puggy‎, 01-05-12 08:21 AM
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  11. adding eco complete to running tank how long to settle/cycle?

    I've got a few bags of eco complete being delivered for my 3 x 2 foot tank, the tank is currently running with anubias and 30 odd shrimp. How long...

    Started by TankHalfFull‎, 28-04-12 09:56 PM
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  12. "Real" substrate first timer - using Benabachi

    Ok, so I'm about to embark on setting up a nano? tank which is 40cm x 30cm x 30cm. I've decided not to use the usual pebble substrate that I've...

    Started by nogi‎, 23-03-12 11:15 AM
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  13. Which sand won't raise my PH?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help me out as to which sand at bunnings is inert, and if pool filter sand from clarke rubber is inert? I...

    Started by Ducky‎, 12-03-12 06:26 PM
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  14. Thumbs Up Possible to Change substrate on cycled Tank?

    Hey guys I'm wanting to plant some plants in my shrimp tank. Currently all I have is a thin inch thick layer of gravel. Just wondering is it possible...

    Started by kleggy‎, 24-04-12 09:31 PM
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  15. help with substrate

    Hey guys i have an established 4x2x2 and i want to be able to have more plants as it is my display tank in my house i am happy with my current tank...

    Started by hally69‎, 24-04-12 04:34 PM
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  16. yubao shrimp and plant soil.

    Gday all, Ive been seeing this yubao soil in all the LFS lately, i cant read Japanese so that does not help. Any one used it any one want to...

    Started by jetboy3‎, 22-04-12 10:26 AM
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  17. Do I need a special substrate for live plants in a shrimp tank?

    Just as the title says....

    Started by Hindy‎, 18-04-12 01:51 PM
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  18. Cheap or home made substrate?

    anyone have any suggestions for a cheap commercially made aquatic plant substrate or a simple DIY recipe? Planning to grow val's, crypts, pennyworth...

    Started by Hornet‎, 14-04-12 10:08 AM
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  19. Wink 2toned's substrate crystal setup and log

    Hey all .... first thing first ... this substrate is 2toned's c02 generating substrate link HERE i have set up my 650x650x500mm cube to breed and...

    Started by anthonyl‎, 10-03-12 03:39 PM
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  20. brown algae and cleaning filter

    It seems a bad idea to clean the filter then diatoms are abound? thank you. ps. seems I have created the thread on the wrong section and I have...

    Started by Papelboyl1‎, 08-04-12 12:44 PM
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