Hi all,
Can anyone recommend a good substrate that I can add to an exiting tank that already has plants and fish in it, without causing excessive particle clouding? The aquarium already has a honey coloured sand (not much) so it would be great if I could find a substrate that i could add and/or mix with it.
I have read that ADA gives excellent results and many of you use it frequently but I have also read that upon installation it leaches ammonia or nitrates. If so is it wise to add an ADA substrate to an existing tank that is already stocked or would it be safe as the plants should soak up the nitrates, ammonia etc? Also would ADA require prior cleaning?
From what I have read everyone puts in the substrate when they set the tank up but unfortunately I can't do that!!
Thanks a lot
Can anyone recommend a good substrate that I can add to an exiting tank that already has plants and fish in it, without causing excessive particle clouding? The aquarium already has a honey coloured sand (not much) so it would be great if I could find a substrate that i could add and/or mix with it.
I have read that ADA gives excellent results and many of you use it frequently but I have also read that upon installation it leaches ammonia or nitrates. If so is it wise to add an ADA substrate to an existing tank that is already stocked or would it be safe as the plants should soak up the nitrates, ammonia etc? Also would ADA require prior cleaning?
From what I have read everyone puts in the substrate when they set the tank up but unfortunately I can't do that!!
Thanks a lot