rockyofhockey
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Can I use Floromax by its self as a substrate
Rockyofhockey _/.\_
Rockyofhockey _/.\_
It sucks, EcoComplete would be better.
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That's all they had and I already purchased it
Rockyofhockey _/.\_
I've used EC before and currently use Floramax "midnight" (the black color), and I can honestly not see any difference. The Floramax was mostly dry instead of wet out of the bag, otherwise it appears identical to me.It sucks, EcoComplete would be better.
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I've used EC before and currently use Floramax "midnight" (the black color), and I can honestly not see any difference. The Floramax was mostly dry instead of wet out of the bag, otherwise it appears identical to me.
Anyhow, either one is fine on its own. Just add some osmocote tabs.
I was just looking at some older amazon reviews. Some of them mention bad batches, dirtiness, too much fine particulate, oily residue, etc. and it seems like maybe it used to be a different product? I did rinse mine in a bucket beforehand, and it did not seem all that dirty to me. It was a little cloudy when I did my test fill-up on the tank, but the cloudiness was gone by the next day.Than why ask I've used it, it was on sale.. it's a pain to plant, it traps detritus like nothing I've ever used. No redeeming qualities in my opinion.
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Yes, I recommend rinsing it. I dumped it into a 5 gal bucket, half a bag at a time, and rinsed it with the hose until the water ran mostly clear.I got the brown and black mix!!!! Thank you! Do I need to rinse it off before putting it in my tank. I am doing a full rescape
Rockyofhockey _/.\_
From the photo, I think what he has looks like "original" rather than "volcano red" Floramax. Seachem Flourite and Floramax "original" look the same.Seachem flourite is not red floramax different company..
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Very nice!!! Once I rinse it out how do I then put it in my tank? Do I dump it in???
Rockyofhockey _/.\_
I got 2 bags for free and I really wish I could give it back.
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This crap http://rs719.pbsrc.com/albums/ww194/gillie_photos/20150327_184619.jpg~320x480 it grows from the substrate, gets kicked up by the fish and hangs up on everything. Like i said only the substrate has changed, so lighting, ferts and maintenance is the same.
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