substrate

[Crittercaller]

Has anyone ever used the substrate aquariumplants.com sells? I was wondering, thinking of buying their five gallon bucket for my 75 gallon tank. I think it runs $64.99 free shipping, any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[boadams87]

I haven't but what color r u wanting?

 

[Crittercaller]

I am thinking black I am setting up a 75 gallon planted discus tank

 

[boadams87]

I use black diamond blasting sand but I don't have any plants so Idk how it would do with them.

 

[Crittercaller]

I have used flourite but it seemed to break down and want to try something new

 

[boadams87]

I have used flourite but it seemed to break down and want to try something new

Does the sand have alot to do with the growing or do u have to add fertilizer to it?

 

[Crittercaller]

I think I would have to use root tabs with it

 

[boadams87]

I think I would have to use root tabs with it

Well the sand im using is only 7 bucks for a 50 lb bag. You can get it at tractor supply. They have 3 different sizes. Youtube it to see if u like it.

 

[Crittercaller]

Thanks so much for the advice

 

[boadams87]

Your welcome, post some pics

 

[Crittercaller]

I will when its set up

 

[boadams87]

I will when its set up

What kinda cycle r u gonna do?

 

[Crittercaller]

I am not sure yet any suggestions?

 

[boadams87]

I am not sure yet any suggestions?

The fishless cycle is the best but it'll take anywhere from 4-6 weeks. But its btr for ur fish.

 

[boadams87]

I am not sure yet any suggestions?

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...-Guide-and-FAQ-to-Fishless-Cycling/Page1.html

 

[boadams87]

Read this.

 

[Crittercaller]

I do have a question I have two marineland 400 biowheels that I will be using will the bacterial colony that builds on the wheels help in cycling?

 

[boadams87]

I do have a question I have two marineland 400 biowheels that I will be using will the bacterial colony that builds on the wheels help in cycling?

It sure will.

 

[Crittercaller]

Do I still cycle it the way the thread says, I am planning on doing it planted I have never fish cycled

 

[boadams87]

Yes u still have to build bacteria up on the bio wheels too. The plants love a cycling tank.