substrates?

[fisheyes]

I have a 55 gal and am getting ready to move so when i have to take the tank down i was going to replace the substrate. Right now i have regular gravel and was wondering what would be a good substrate for me. Eco-complete, flourite, turface, aquatic plant soil? I'm very confused. I dose fert. but i don't really want to have to worrie about plant tabs unless i have to. Thanks!

 

[Toirtis]

Eco-complete is what I would go with.

 

[fisheyes]

How long will it last? Will I eventually have to change it out?

 

[Hoovercat]

Maybe in 10 years you'll need plant tabs but AFAIK it's good indefinately.

 

[malkore]

eco complete and flourite are both considered permanent substrates. i'd avoid the schultz aquatic soil...most hate the color and it's very lightweight so plants uproot easily.