I use RO/DI water. There's probably nothing to exchange!

CEC?

So, these designer substrates are essentially gravel with the laterite (clay) as an integrated component, and with some other (temporary) nutrients mixed in? Then, what's the point? Why not stay old school with regular gravel? Soil, of course, would be either the oldest of schools or retro old schoo...

Kris, Since I know you've got a little of everything in your tanks, aside from the Aquasoil, which substrate do you think has provided the best growth? From what I saw at the meeting, all your tanks looked lush. And is Aquasoil really that much better than Flourite or Eco? How much different can a c...

I misread. It wasn't that particular store that had the gray. I might give them a call anyway.

Kris, the Elkridge store is where you bought the brownish soilmaster, correct?

If I've read the webpage correctly, the Lesco's in Elkridge has 50# bag of charcoal colored Soilmaster in stock. Way more than I need. Anyone want to split some?

I'm converting an old 2.5 used for hermit crabs and a 5 used for anoles into planted aquariums, and was wondering what substrate to try between the two. Since I've entered the nano contest, that will be my first try with Aquasoil. So, Flourite of Eco-Complete? Or, should I stick with the tried and t...

snickle wrote:I would be interested in some of the rock as well as the plants. I'll keep my plans for the nano contest hidden by over buying plants.

Clever strategy!

Hmmm...I wonder who brought in a bunch of Downoi to SCALES? 8) I would go with the Eleocharis again. The thinner leaves lend themselves better to the scale of the nano tank I think. Eleocharis parvulus is the specific species you should be looking for. Both that and Eleocharis acicularis are sold a...

Is there a "What's an aquascape" category similar to the "pre-pre-beginner" category? :mrgreen: We're certainly willing to help with layout suggestions and such. You'll soon come to rue that comment. However, you can help me out here: "Do miniature Roman ruins constitute a ...