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Hi, I have recently bought some Colombo Flora Base, and i'd like to know how to prepare it before putting it into my aquarium. I understand that I must first wash it to remove dust as I would with sand/gravel? After that, however i'm not sure. I've read that I need to soak it for a period of...

hi, i ordered some Colombo flora base from paraquatics, and it came today. however, the bag was split, and it is wet. also, if i take a piece and gently squeeze it between my thumb and forefinger it disintegrates very easily. is it normal for this to happen, i thought it would be stronger than...

hi, today i bought some JBL Manado for my new shrimp nano. however, whilst reading peoples thoughts on it afterwards, i'm starting to think it was a mistake. is this a good nutritious substrate for plants? and is it suitable for shrimp? i'd really appreciate your help, as i'd hate to put...

hi, i'm looking for a substrate for my new nano. it will be planted with Rotala, Dwarf hairgrass, glosso, possibly hc and crypts (with mosses/ferns on wood and a mesh carpet). i've come across akadama, and having read JamesC's sticky i have come to the conclusion that it is a very good...

hi, i have the opportunity to purchase a new 12" acrylic cube, and i would like to heavily plant it. but i'm not sure which substrate would be needed. i'm thinking of using a proper plant substrate such as the Oliver Knott or ADA aquasoil. but how much would i need for a 30cm sq base? and which...