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cS · 01-30-2004, 10:06 AM

I have a hard time understanding why folks would want to confine nutrients to the substrate in high light tanks. How exactly does that prevent algal growth or is there some other motive?

Under what condition(s) and for what application(s) would substrate layering be appropriate? For example, this method doesn't present well to folks who terrace or trim/replant frequently.

01-30-2004, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
cS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 426 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 3600	Re: Substrate solution/water column interaction I have a hard time understanding why folks would want to confine nutrients to the substrate in high light tanks. How exactly does that prevent algal growth or is there some other motive? Under what condition(s) and for what application(s) would substrate layering be appropriate? For example, this method doesn't present well to folks who terrace or trim/replant frequently.