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04-17-2009, 11:06 AM
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Plant Points: 8150 |  Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
Hey, great thread!
Has anyone used Miracle Grow Organic Choice as the base for mineralized soil? Or does it just have too much organic material? The reason I ask is because I have a bag lying around and I'm cheap.  | 
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04-17-2009, 01:22 PM
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iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 10350 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
would it be ok to add aquasoil with this... Im only adding it cuz I like the amazonia color | |
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04-19-2009, 08:43 AM
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iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 10350 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
Would it make sense if I did a little less mineralized soil, like 1/2 or 2/3 the recommended amount, then a layer of gravel, then aquasoil? | |
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04-20-2009, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Knotty Bitz  Would it make sense if I did a little less mineralized soil, like 1/2 or 2/3 the recommended amount, then a layer of gravel, then aquasoil? |
Why? | |
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04-21-2009, 06:20 AM
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iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 10350 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
I like the color of the aquasoil and if I use it I dont want to have to much nitrates, so I would cut back on the soil. | |
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04-21-2009, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 170478 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
Just use the Aquasoil then. The nitrates don't last long if you don't use the Powersand, which would be replaced by the mineralized soil in this case. | |
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04-22-2009, 06:04 AM
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iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 10350 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
Would it be a bad idea to use a layer of gravel. Im only doing it because aquasoil costs alot with shipping and everything. | |
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04-22-2009, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Knotty Bitz Would it be a bad idea to use a layer of gravel. Im only doing it because aquasoil costs alot with shipping and everything. | If your reasoning for using the Aquasoil is aesthetic then yes it is a bad idea. Over time the two gravels will mix together and won't be very attractive. | |
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04-22-2009, 07:22 AM
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iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 10350 | Re: How-To: Mineralized Soil Substrate, by Aaron Talbot
Would eco-complete be a good substitute for the gravel? | |
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04-22-2009, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Knotty Bitz Would eco-complete be a good substitute for the gravel? | Sure, you can use any cap you like. Be forewarned that Eco Complete adds significant hardness to the water column. | |
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