Gomer,
Phyton-Git - I have been using it in the "preventative" dose, so I can say, nor would I expect to see a huge difference due to it alone.
Green Bacter is the only one of the "sub-supplements" that I have not tried. I plan to bring it in on the next shipment. It is somewhat geared toward a new layout. GREEN GAIN on the other hand is phenomenal. Everything has dramatically increased in size, girth, and overall lushness. The growth rate after a major trimming was greatly accelerated- too much so in fact. I am now faced with having to do a nother major trim this week- just before Oliver's visit! I thought I had timed it perfectly but I ended up off by exactly 1 week. Over the weekend the stem plants were at the perfect height/form. I don't want to risk them becoming too over grown because if I trim them now, I (with the help of Green Gain) should make it just under-the-wire for ADA entry. I have been waiting also to really trim and sculpt the hairgrass for the shot for ADA entry. It has really become thick and tall. I wanted to do that just before everyone arrives this week, but will have to wait a couple of weeks now. I tried hard to get this tank just right for this weekend, but just missed it- but all (fortunately) due to exceptional and luxurious growth- as opposed to the opposite situation where you are having problems and can't get the tank right for visitors and/or photos. It's all timing on this one. Still learning- that's for sure. It should still be a pretty cool system for folks to check out, though. We'll be seeing plenty of other sites to be sure!
Rolo,
The only items we will stock here initially will be substrate oriented. I really hope to get all of it (whole-line) in-stock soon. I need retail support to really do that, though. TALK TO YOUR LOCAL SHOPS ABOUT CARRYING IT! Have them call me! Offer to do a display in the store for them to show them how to have an awesome planted tank to help see more plants/products and generate interest. The grass-roots style can go a long way here.
David,
It will depend on the tank. I have some with existing equipment that just want ADA substrate, some substrate and Lily Pipes. I am getting more into the filter medias as they seem VERY unique and function-specific. Adding PALM NET and BIO-RIO to the 90cm tank here seemed connected to radical increased growth rate and more lush appearance.
I do use the PENAC W. I add it to the water column at night every 2 weeks or so. I add it at night because it clouds the water severely- you can barely see in the tank. By morning... all I can say is the clarity- the "crispness" of the tank is remarkable. It just has a look to it- like fresh spring water or something. It is difficult to put into words- the tank just looks teeming and "right". I have not posted on this because I don't want to open the whole PENAC can of worms- but I think there is something to it. You know when you look at your tank- I mean really study it- you know when it is really "on". A good week after the Penac W application, the tank has that special look/feel. Luis tried it too. His results were the same. I just don't have the hard science data to back it so I know I might as well be talking about little space-man that come and sprinkle sparkly star-dust in the tank. I am not up for that argument right now, so I submit to you only that I will continue to use it on a regular basis. |