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  1. dean

    Colour of substrate compared to hard scape

    Hi all I’ve noticed that aquascapers generally use a topping that contrasts to the rocks used Firstly the colour is totally irrelevant if it’s going to be covered completely with plants so why buy ADA sand etc ? Secondly in nature the sand substrate will come from the surrounding area and...
  2. dean

    Cat Litter

    Hi all I use to buy the cheap clay Tesco cat litter but I’ve been told it has been discontinued :-( Is there another brand or another cheap source of clay ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. dean

    Capping soils

    Hi all about to do my first soil tank Going with 50:50 mix Irish moss peat & Westland aquatic compost A few questions 1 max depth of soil 25 mm ? I read some people put a mesh over the soil before topping it, what's your thoughts How deep should the cap be minimum & maximum ? What grain...
  4. dean

    Lead alternative

    Can I use small bits of this around the base of plants that don't have a good root system to keep them from floating up ? http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/terracotta-air-drying-clay-1-kg/566719-1000 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  5. dean

    What would you recommend?

    What substrate would you recommend for a newbie who is setting up a large tank It's a 5.2.2 and he wants to go high tech but also loves L number plecs ( smaller ones of course in a planted tank) it's going to be a discus tank Regards Dean
  6. dean

    Colombo subtrate but which one

    I've been looking at using the Colombo substrates Nutribase / Flora Base Pro but I'm confused The company say that they are both rich in nutrients Nutribase needs to be topped Flora Base Pro does not but can be used to top the other ! Why would I need both ? Anyone shine any light on this ...
  7. dean

    Osmocote

    Can't get this is miracle grow all purpose the same???
  8. dean

    Is substrate type relivent??

    Now I'm putting this out there to be shot down :-) Does it matter what substrate we use if we have correct lighting for the plants we keep and dose ei salts? Surely then the substrate is simply a media for the plants to anchor themselves to?? Therefore totally inert gravel will be fine?
  9. dean

    Help with ferts

    Hi all just bought some ferts couldn't get osmocote seems its been discontinued but found this stuff in a pound store It is ok to use? How much do I mix in with the soil? It's a 350 litre trigon
  10. dean

    API'S First Layer Pure Laterite

    ive been sorting out all my aquatic stuff and came across 4 boxes [55 oz] of this :-) the box just states its a planting medium and to be added to gravel at the rate of 1oz per 4 litres is it worth using? what does it actually do?
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