If you are going to do this in a 10 or 15 gal tank then - what the heck - go for it. anything larger that you are going to put a bunch of energy into I am not so sure. I love Turface for a variety of things but have found it to be to light (weight) for substrate use. Also, the turface by itself or with a very small amount of peat is all that is needed since the appealing aspect of the Turface is it's ability to hold nutrients. I have used soil with a cap of quartz gravel. It is heavy enough to hold it down fairly well.
As far as aesthetics - you are correct, it is not the most appealing substrate, IMHO. The only color I have seen is a tan to light red or pinkish color.
Regards,
Jay Reeves
As far as aesthetics - you are correct, it is not the most appealing substrate, IMHO. The only color I have seen is a tan to light red or pinkish color.
Regards,
Jay Reeves