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I've also grown plants in both substrates with good results in both. I get my tropica and JBL substrates from MA in Morden (only 1o-15mins from Wimbeldon)

Thanks for the replies guys. Going back to my original post, does anyone know how long it will leach for? Looking at a recent topic by Jonny70 am I right in assuming it will for at least 6 weeks ??? :o Cheers

Hi Dan, about 5cm at the front and 10cm at the back. Steve

Hi, Yeah I use tweezers, however as you push the stem in the soil just compresses and when you let go of the plant it just floats up - It's really annoying :evil:

Has anyone used Amazonia II substrate that could give me a few hints on how to plant in it ?? It's just that the stuff compresses down when I plant meaning its hard to keep the plant stems in after you let go without backfilling which is a little hard in small/quiet dense planted areas. I've...

One thing I was not expecting is that is actually smells of earth ! :|

I just got 12L of Aquasoil 2 from AE for my next tank project, I think it will be much easier to use than my other tank's substrate (tropica substrate with gravel/sand on top) :D

Very true, A 100L tank that has a base of only 30cmx30cm will use a lot less than one that has a base of 100cmx30cm. I've bought a 9L + 3L bag of AS now so as soon as get I back from my holiday I can start to layout the new tank. Thanks again for you help.

Thanks again for your excellent information. I've since been told that Red Sea Flora base breaks down after about 12 months into a sort of sludge so I'm going for the ADA AS. It says that a 9L bag will do a 60L tank, as I have a 70L tank IYO would I need two bags or could I make do with 1...

Hi, It seems like a lot of people use the ADA substrate. It would be good to hear why people choose this particular substrate over the others on the market. Is it because people have tested the others and find ADA contains; the best mix of nutrients, looks good in the tank, longevity of...

Judging by your post on another topic you recommend just AS and not to bother with PS as well?

Hi, I'm in the middle of setting up a new planted tank and wondered if anyone had used "Rea Sea flora base" substrate, if so what do you think of it? The other two options I have is to use ADA Aquasoil or Tropica Plant substrate with a layer of gravel on top. Cheers.