DanTheGuppyMan
Aquarium Advice Addict
As some of you may know I'm beginning with a new planted tank...I went to my LFS for some pointers on plants and such since they are the best in my state and they recommended highly the "Fluval Stratum" substrate. They use it in all their planted tanks (about 10 ranging from 55-90 gal.) and their plants look amazing. So I bought 2 16 lb. bags for $70 and rinsed a bit and put it in my tank. I called them and they said to fill it up and turn the filter on an let it run, and now my tank looks like pond water it's so murky. Is this supposed to be? This was about an hour ago and now since my filter is running I can actually see through it, but when ever I try to move around the substrate it gets cloudy once again. Is this how it's supposed to be? Will it even be beneficial to my plants? I'm considering getting rid of this stuff for something like EcoComplete like a lot of you say is better...so should I just stick with it or what?