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Old 11-05-2009, 01:35 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Default Re: Starting out: Eco-Complete?

i like shultz aquatic soil
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:29 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Default Re: Starting out: Eco-Complete?

I have a question about Eco-Complete that I'm hoping someone can help me with.

Can this be used instead of using gravel as the top layer? The gravel that I have in both of my current tanks is a bit difficult to find so would it be okay to use Eco-Complete to put over the soil layer instead of plain gravel? I just want to know if this would be okay to do for the next time I go to set up another tank.
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Old 11-11-2009, 06:26 AM   #13 (permalink)
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The Eco-Complete should work fine as a soil cover.
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Old 11-11-2009, 07:18 AM   #14 (permalink)
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That's good to know in case I can't find the gravel that I have in my other tanks.

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Old 11-17-2009, 03:59 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Eco complete has caused a temporary rise in pH in my planted tanks in the past.
Same here. My tap water has a pH of 7.0 but my tank with Eco-complete is 7.4. I've tested the other hardscape in my tank and nothing had an effect on pH except for the driftwood which lowered it.
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