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bpimm · 11-02-2006, 10:30 AM

AaronT,

It would be an interesting test to set up an identical tank to what you just set up, only use the soil as is without mineralization and leave out the clay. then compare the results of both tanks over time. It would have to be done in the same location using the same materials and water. I'll keep it in mind as a future test when I have the space and time to do it. then we could see what the long term effects would be. maybe even add in a strict El natural tank to the mix also.

I have a strict El natural I just set up to compare to my existing tank that has a soil substrate with 2.5 WPG and pressure CO2, but they weren't set up at the same time.

11-02-2006, 10:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
bpimm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Washougal, Washington Posts: 610 iTrader Ratings: 38 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 28118	AaronT, It would be an interesting test to set up an identical tank to what you just set up, only use the soil as is without mineralization and leave out the clay. then compare the results of both tanks over time. It would have to be done in the same location using the same materials and water. I'll keep it in mind as a future test when I have the space and time to do it. then we could see what the long term effects would be. maybe even add in a strict El natural tank to the mix also. I have a strict El natural I just set up to compare to my existing tank that has a soil substrate with 2.5 WPG and pressure CO2, but they weren't set up at the same time. Last edited by bpimm : 11-02-2006 at 10:31 AM. Reason: Bad Grammer