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There will be no advantages. Sell it....see the cost of that stuff!

Hi Not according to the link. https://www.azaqua.nl/aqua-soil/oase-scaperline-soil?aff=16 But I think you are correct!

Fill your main tank with water and implement the tutorial below! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/using-stem-plants-as-a-filtering-aid-at-start-up.62966/

Twice weekly if possible would be ideal. The temperature gauge looks a tad high.....

I would ditch the Colosseum.....and send it to Luke Donald the European Ryder Cup Captain ;)

You could add crushed Lava rock or gravel.....adding over a period of a few weeks. Purchase some Sagattaria Subulata or Helanthium bolivianum "quadricostatus"...these are really fast-growing and will help stabilise the substrate. Remove any waste vegetation do regular water changes and clean...

I'm sure it has Micro/Trace elements in its makeup... red colour.....Iron.

Just looks like normal terracotta pottery clay!

Im not sure which type of capsules the likes of Tropica use!

Medicine capsules!

Try Ebay!!!

I would just use the Westland!

Hi I've never set up a soil/compost tank.....but I would use Pond Compost....similar to this hoggie

Have a look at this Tutorial below! https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/the-soil-substrate-or-dirted-planted-tank-a-how-to-guide.18943/

Hi Should be fine, might get mixed up a tad when moving/removing plants! hoggie

Nice rock though I wonder where that is?......:oops: :confused:

That's going back a tad!:eek: :lol:

Tropica Soil or Powder! https://tropica.com/en/plant-care/aquarium-soil/aquarium-soil/ The powder has smaller sized pellets for use in Nano Tanks! Or you can also use it in the foreground to blend in the larger Tropica Soil. hoggie

Hi Think they are different products! Substrate goes below gravel https://tropica.com/en/plant-care/substrate/ Soil/Powder you can use on their own!

This video might interest you! hoggie

Have a look at the Yukon....this might be suitable! Usually hard too source at times, though.

Yes, it will make its way eventually to the base!

Attach a small long bristled paint brush onto the tube with elastic bands/zip tie....use this to waft above the substrate and in amongst the plant stems! This is the best method Ive found when removing gunk thats laying on top of Tropica Soil/Powder substrates.

Keep it....prices are increasing year by year! ;)

Cheers Wookii Might order a sample:thumbup:

Hi Folks I would like to purchase some 3/5mm gravel/sand golden colured similar to ADA Colorado....that's a tad too fine I think! Grain size similar to Pool filter sand.....anyone know where I can purchase some for delivery? Cheers hoggie

Hi Look here as a start > Dennerle Scapers Tank 35 Litre "The Red Ring" You would still need to add stones at some point! hoggie

Yes, It does seem to be a bit dusty near the substrate! It doesn't look as though its broken down completely though, which would produce a lot more dust. Only things I can suggest is siphon as much out as possible using a tube with a intake strainer as you don't want to disturb the substrate...

Hi Can you take a close up picture of the ADA....low down at the front of the aquarium.......showing the depth!

Yes! Supposed to be used on its own!;)

Hi You can use filter floss! hoggie

I don't think he used a lot of soil....plus the plants he used involved Epiphytes/Moss! Therefore, not too deep substrate planting. I would use a Seachem gravel...then top with larger sized gravel/pebbles....even this may mix if you start messing about with it after planting! hoggie

Should be okay to use the above mesh as a separator! If you want low maintenance and want to use soil this would be my suggestion! I've used ADA topped with Seachem red gravel and it eventually mixed with the ADA! hoggie

Hi Andrew Gravel will mix with ADA Amazonia and Tropica aqua soil....as it heavier than soil! You could always purchase a large pond media filter bag and cut it to fit over your Aquatic Soil! Make cuts or holes where you wish to plant....insert the plants. Then top with gravel!.....;)...

Hi You could take it out, bag or bucket it till the summer time! When you have a few sunny days spread it out on something to completely dry! Then sieve it...to get rid of the dust! Re-use...I think one of the Modes used this method! Might have been Tim?....;) hoggie

Seachem Flourite gravel or sand. hoggie

Hi Try looking for Swimming Pool Filter Sand!....;) hoggie

Looks more like it!....:thumbup:

Mud.....mad :mad:

Sounds rubbish! Contact ADA directly....apparently when first purchased there should be moisture droplets within the bag! If the bag is punctured and dries out it could affect the performance of the soil...when used. hoggie

Hi Paul You could re-use the Oliver Knott....but add Osmocote fertilizer to it....plus some root tablets! hoggie

Hi Its not cheap substrate....:mad: Contact the retailer who sold you it.....explain its not performed for the purpose required!:arghh: Or contact the manufacturer directly! You may have to send them a sample/photographs of said planting soil. There could have been a processing problem for that...

You could use old ceramic media in filter bags if you have some available! hoggie

Hi Ken Welcome to the UKaps!:thumbup: Yes it can be a tad slow on replies....I've never used TMC NutraSoil so cant comment on this particular substrate! I've had a quick search and seems you have made a good choice! I usually use Colomba Flora Base or Tropica now for planted tanks....although I...

Another supplier below! They maybe able to order the Red substrate if you contacted them Zozo! https://www.aquasabi.com/search?keywords=seachem+flourite+black+sand ;)

Not cheap....I've used this in the past with good results! A very fine black sand. http://www.warehouse-aquatics.co.uk/brands/seachem.html?seachem=984&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=.text (seachem)&utm_term=+seachem +flourite&utm_content=.seachem (fluorite) Seachem Another option...

Marcel is hit the nail on the head....if your going to use it go dry start method! George farmer used it in one of his journals low techish!.........Too great effect. http://ukaps.org/forum/threads/my-best-low-tech-scape-so-far.38709/ One thing I would say about Colombo flora Base, its excellent...

Hi No drug squad at the door yet:lol: Received the package Tuesday:thumbup: ..was a tad busy yesterday...it slipped my mind to let you know. ..sorry about that! The substrate is very small in size .....the colour is okay though! Thanks for sending again! Cheers hoggie

Well the packet never came so I have to be humble and eat my words:(:inpain: That's the first time that Royal Mail have let me down! Will donate £2.00 as promised:banghead::happy: hoggie

Hi Thank you!:thumbup: Most delayed mail is due to inappropriate packaging or wrong postage or even a incorrect address! If it doesn't come by Friday l will donate £2.00 to the ukaps forum! :lol: Have faith :woot: Cheers hoggie

:lol::lol::lol:...Very good! Know what you mean!

Okay Wisey:thumbup: You have twisted my arm Excellent. ....l will message you! Cheers hoggie

Hi Wisey That's very generous and honorable! I wouldn't put you to all that hassle/bother/inconvenience! Thanks for the offer! Cheers hoggie

No problem! Just that l was looking for small grain to mix with black Colombo flora base small grain! Cheers hoggie

Wisey Thank you.....may mix it With another substrate...so needs to be blackish! Cheers hoggie

Hi Crew Can anyone tell me what colour this substrate is? Cheers hoggie

http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/blog/ask-dr-richard Not that sure Aniket....you could ask Richard above! Poor fish health comes from dirty water....I kept corys in the above tank never had a problem...still have them today! Cheers hoggie

http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem-flourite-black-7kg-p-1735.html I used this in a low tech for many years...couldn't fault it!....in fact it go better with age! Needs some rinsing but is good to go after that doesn't cloud that much on set up either! Its a tad expensive...but it doesn't...

Hi HC has short root structure....its prone to lift. Your probably better to try and get the HC to grow emersed first...into a soft sediment...high in nutrients. HC needs reasonable humidity....to grow emersed. You don't even need high light although the plant will take longer to carpet. Then do...

Cheers Mark Top video :thumbup: ....must a cost mega beer tokens to do that scape. Cardinals look so much better though. hoggie

I think you could be correct :thumbup: Cheers hoggie

Hi Trio said I have had great results with pool filter sand grade 6/14 or sand with an average particle size of about 3mm. It's available on eBay. Can you post up a link for this sand? hoggie

Hi Darrel You maybe right there....will try to get the temp up, I'm having a problem with flow and low temperature near the substrate. I think the inlet tube is gunged up a bit although i just connected this filter up a few weeks ago after a re-scape.I will be moving this aquarium anyway so its...

Cheers Darrel The plant in the bottom right has green markings on the surface....is this a normal growing phenomena or does it have a deficiency of some sort? I have similar markings on the on some of the plants you sent me. hoggie

Hi As Darrel says cover your inlet with a sponge. Fluval do a smaller sponge that fits over a 12/16mm nano glass lily pipe. hoggie

Hi Darrel Can you give us a run down on the deficiencies as per photo. Limnobium plants in the image are deficient in at least one nutrient. Cheers hoggie

Hi I had decent growth and nice root structure with Seachem Flourite :arrow: http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem ... p-186.html I used this in a low tech set-up....I didn't even dose fertilizers...I added some root tabs though. Just did a huge water change every few weeks. This substrate...

Hi Play-sand is okay for aquariums...BQ sell it I think...or garden centres. hoggie

Mike Have a look here :arrow: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=19591&p=198605&hilit=beach#p198605 hoggie

Not sure....probably.....somewhere :shifty: :wink: hoggie

Hi Sea shore gravel may have pieces of sea shells so could affect your water parameters..you could always wash and sieve the gravel...remove what looks like shells. I don't think you would have a problem after a good wash.Don't hold me to that though :wink: Use your nose if it smells of the sea...

Cheers Tom Will have a look for both. :thumbup: hoggie

Hi gang@ukaps I'm looking for some light/medium grey coloured gravel for a scape....any suggestions :?: Cheers hoggie

Hi Can you enlighten us with further information about the problems you had using Osmocote :?: Cheers hoggie

What to do now.... Buy a cheap metal sieve and get sieving :wink: hoggie

Hi Yes it does......Its best wash the sand in small batches at a time. This will clean it quicker.....also the aquarium water will clear after a few hours when initially setting up. Put a bowl in the aquarium on top of the sand bed then add the water to the bowl this will stop a lot of the...

Hi Roger Go with the Profile Fairway...this will be more beneficial for the root structure. The other will compact to much. Regards hoggie

Hi You can get really good results with any inert substrate especially if your dosing Co2... Macros and trace elements. Also I have used both of these http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem ... -1737.html http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem ... -1735.html and had good results with and...

Hi Planters @ ukaps I thought I would post this interesting photo. Well as you know we like to feed our plants properly through the root system be it with expensive substrates or root tablets to take up nutrients. The dosing of Macro/Trace elements to the water column also helps to achieve...

Hi Stevie Pieces of slate would be best,but your always going to get some mixing were both the substrates meet due to cory's rooting around. So i would use the same coloured sand and gravel, so its not that noticeable.Use plants that send out runners this helps also to keep sand in place and...

Hi Magpie Heres a answer to your question below. While I'm here - can I ask those with sand how they get on with tank cleaning? I've only ever used gravel and the standard syphon cleaners were fine - but I could see sand vanishing up there so fast I'd end up with a stripped tank and a bucket of...

Chilli What about this http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/caribse ... -4485.html or this http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/unipac- ... -4436.html hoggie

Hi Have a read at this. http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem ... -1735.html I have good success with both sand and gravel,one with Co2 and ferts. Another with ferts only and 1 18watt t8 bulb. Root growth is nice and white on both its the best substrate Ive purchased for planted aquarium. Yes...

Hi Go for Seachem Flourite,it holds its shape with no break down overtime. http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/seachem ... -1735.html hoggie

Hi planters I need some information on this http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/aquacla ... jtdh1aije6 Has anyone used the above? What color is it? Will it be suitable for a small nano cube? Cheers hoggie

Thanks Darrel Appreciate that,will have a look at your link. Cheers hoggie

Hi Thanks for the info,no swimming pool suppliers around here. Only need 10 to 12 kgs.Quartzite maybe what I'm looking for. I want it golden in colour and rounded about 2mm to 3mm in grain size. Ill keep looking. cheers hoggie

Hi Ellena I have this currently in a 36 litre planted aquarium. I have good root growth with this substrate. Its more grey/black in color though,also needs a rinse before application. This sand size is similar to silver sand.I think the corys will do well in this sand. hoggie

Hi all I came across this http://www.specialistaggregates.com/fil ... 1_162.html Its what I'm looking for but its 20kg bags and a bit expensive. hoggie

Hi Amy Thats what i may have to do,thanks anyway. hoggie

Hi Paul Not quite what I'm looking for. Something more like this http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/unipac- ... -2831.html But brighter/golden in colour. cheers anyway. Still want that nano drop checker lol. hoggie

Hi Paul That is the substrate I'm after, but they don't ever have it in stock whenever I'm in a Maidenhead Aquatics. Which is a pain I only need about 7 to 8kg. hoggie

Hi Planters Ive been looking for Silica gravel/sand thats used in a swimming pool filters for ages. Its golden in colour and about 2mm/3mm in grain size,i would like to get a hold of this for a nano set up. I think George Farmer used something similar for one of his set-ups, but i cant find the...

Thanks for that information everyone. I think i will try the black ecco-complete and try and segregate some black sand in the foreground for my corys. I have just installed a external filter so that will help keeping the residue down. I got this aquarium from a friend Tetratec a 14 gallon so...

Hi TDI Thanks for the reply I had ADA Africia in this aquarium removed it today it was okay even topped it with Seachem flurite red to keep the dust/residue down but it always ended up on my Lilly leaves looked terrible. Do you have this problem with the ADA aqua soil? hogan

Hello Tom Thanks for posting a reply I have got sand it tends to compact,looking for something larger in size. Received Hagen fine black gravel from Aqua Ess didn't like its colour looks more grey than jet black and it has sharp edges. Wasted money there. hogan

Hello all I am looking for a substrate/gravel that's jet black has to be cory friendly with no sharp edges. hogan