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  1. lil-lynx

    Another sand question .

    Hey guys, I was using akadama in a 14l tank but its not the easiest to plant with, and also looks very dusty even after a good wash ! Im looking to swap to sand , but iv heard about root compaction and that sand offers no nutrients , but im dosing EI , liquid and pressurized co2 does it...
  2. lil-lynx

    Normal Sand , and Compressed roots ?

    Hello could some one answer a question. Some time ago i went to my LFS to buy some substrate, and was asked if i would be planting, plants . I replayed yes and he then explained how normal ( Aquatic safe ) sand compacts the roots and stops , root growth which leads to no :thumbdown: / slow...
  3. lil-lynx

    Which one is best . . . .

    Hello im looking to buy some new substrate soon, and came across these three. Just wanted to know which one you guys think is better. 1. Eco complete (I know some of you use it with great results) 2. Seachem Flourite Black Sand - http://www.warehouse-aquatics.co.uk/pla ... -5077.html 3...
  4. lil-lynx

    jbl aquabasis plus & Sand ?

    Hello all :D I was wondering would jbl aquabasis plus & sand be OK ?. The reason for have jbl aquabasis plus under the sand is that i have heard, sand on its own crushes the roots and doesn't promote plant growth, correct me if im wrong.
  5. lil-lynx

    Help me pick a substrate

    Hello i am about to change, my substrate and would like to know what you pros think i should pick. ADA stuff is out my price range. The things i have been looking at are: 1. Caribsea Eco-Complete 2. Colombo Flora Base Brown 3. Seachem Flourite 4. Seachem Flourite Dark 5. Seachem Flourite Red...
  6. lil-lynx

    Need help with Substrates

    Right im looking for a substrate that I can use in my aquarium. I don't want to cap anything I just want a substrate that runs through the floor of the aquarium. The substrate needs to be able to soak up nutrients from the water. I have been looking at JBL mando and Akadama but have seen mixed...
  7. lil-lynx

    The right substrate with plecs

    Right well im going for a high set-up and was wondering any good substrate I can use with plecs ? one of the reason I ask this is because I have aquaplus by jbl and when ever I move my plants of a little bit of gravel my tank goes really cloudy. and the second reason is I want it nice and...
  8. lil-lynx

    veiws on Akadama and how YOU use it ? !

    hello i will be getting a new tank, and would like it to be high tec (he says crossing his fingers) i dont really want to spend much money on the substrate as i need to buy co2 and new t5 tubes ( 2 39w t5 ho ) which will all be in a 100 litre tank. so i was thinking has any one had good results...
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