I have been reading adds (there's the problem ) and looking at prices and such in catalogues (Dr. Foster/Smith), and have seen that Flora Base by Red Sea is the most expensive substrate out there! I have Flourite Red mixed with sand in one of my tanks, and have heard numerous raves about Flourite/Onyx, and even a little about EcoComplete lately, but never anything about Flora Base. Anyone have any experience with it?
One of their claims is that it maintains a stable 6.5 to 7.0 pH. Another is that it does not require additional CO2 systems. Is this just saying that you don't "need" to have it, or that the substrate itself offers some form of carbon to the plants? If it offers small amounts of carbon itself, then this would be ideal for low light tanks or for those who don't want to invest in pressurized systems yet!
I'd love to hear any feedback on this stuff!
One of their claims is that it maintains a stable 6.5 to 7.0 pH. Another is that it does not require additional CO2 systems. Is this just saying that you don't "need" to have it, or that the substrate itself offers some form of carbon to the plants? If it offers small amounts of carbon itself, then this would be ideal for low light tanks or for those who don't want to invest in pressurized systems yet!
I'd love to hear any feedback on this stuff!