Need advice on which substrate to use or if it's safe to use
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...
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...
Hi Guys, for weeks I have been looking for substrate. Apart from UP Aqua, and ADA I have not been able to find anything else. Ok that is a lie,...
Hi guys. Wondering if you could all tell me your opinion off the best substrate to use for growing Crypts...
Hi I am starting a new tank up in spring and have stated looking around at Rocks and discovered a rock called serpentine rock.I went to check out a...
Would I be able to put a rich composting soil under gravel or sand as a sustained substrate for a planted and fish aquarium???
Seeing as I have some tank space I thought I would give a substrate trial a go. I numbered 16 different pots in which I have planted some Crypt...
i found this at a shop and im wondering if it would be ok to use under substrate? its in granuals and there were two other sorts for different...
I know this is a subject that normally brings out all the brand affinados and people with vested interests which is exactly what I'm not after but ...
Anyone ever put this in their tank? Apparently it releases tannin and is kinda like indian almond leaf, try looking it up but havent found much, was...
Hi Guys, Wanted to know if anyone else has eco or any other substrate that has bugs crawling around in their tank? I have found these small white...
Hi all, A quick question regarding using normal 3-5mm aquarium gravel under Up Aqua soil to assist in getting the slope I'm after. I'm going to...
I went to jodi's store and bought Up Aqua soil on the weekend... Never used them before... But today i saw the result... Water became super clean...
Hey now that Up Aqua substrate has been on the market for a while, I am just wondering what you opinions are? Does it break down after X...
Has anyone used this sand before? does it effect water parameters? Was thinking of getting a couple bags of Orinoco forest sand for a...
Hi all. Im currently in the middle of setting up a 4' tank for my goldies and I'm wondering what the best substrate would be for them. I will be...
Hi everyone. I just wanted to say first that it's really encouraging to me as an aquarist to have a forum like this with plenty of people from my own...
Ive seen these products mentioned in posts but I have no idea what they are what is the best to use and where do you get them from? Especially ADA...
Hey Guys, I have accidentally mixed a alkaline substrate with acidic substrate (aqua soil) I plan to grow lilies and hair grass. What kind of...
I am using black gravel in my 200 litre tank and was told I only need one bag. But my gravel is only .5-1.5 inches thick and many of my plants dont...
hey all, i already have an established 4ft tank with plain black gravel and was looking to get a little more serious about keeping plants. I...
Hi guys, I'm looking for some nice smooth sand for a planned cory tank - sugar sized or finer grains and round grains, nothing sharp, inert silica. ...
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