Thanks 12 Volt - what would you go with? Black flourite and Estes 'black special' gravel?
BTW - I really appreciate you researching / finding that thread!!
BTW - I really appreciate you researching / finding that thread!!
150 Gallon Build Thread ... From the Start
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Question: Is there any advantage / disadvantage to going with entirely black flourite as the substrate - besides the obvious additional cost downside?
Question: With the Flourite Black (over the standard Flourite), the Iron and Potassium are way down and the Aluminum and Calcium are both way up (everything else is close to the same) ... will this make a difference in the end result?
Also, according to the calculator on Seachem's website, it takes more bags of black than regular flourite - wonder why?
Also, according to the calculator on Seachem's website, it takes more bags of black than regular flourite - wonder why?
The Flourite Black is actually a little grayish black.
I think I like the texture / size of the Flourite Black, but the color of the Flourite Black Sand seems more black (they say it is really, really fine though).
Mix the 2? Forget about the sand and just use flourite black, or mix the flourite black with regular black gravel. (How many **** choices is that??)
What to do? Comments?? Feedback??
I think I like the texture / size of the Flourite Black, but the color of the Flourite Black Sand seems more black (they say it is really, really fine though).
Mix the 2? Forget about the sand and just use flourite black, or mix the flourite black with regular black gravel. (How many **** choices is that??)
What to do? Comments?? Feedback??
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no downside.. the downside you will experience is with shipping 6-8 bags of flourite to your door..
sold by weight not by volume? could that play a role here..
flourite black is slightly grayish but can/will still look good
lol you are thinking 2 much into the substrate thing.. Do a mix with black gravel and you will be fine.. better yet after you get the tank.. go to the store and get a small bag of the black gravel.. throw it in the corner of the tank and see how it looks..
Good idea - but it takes about 2 and 1/2 weeks to get it washed (lol). Hoping to have the substrate ready when the tank arrived. But with this project dropping a little sample carpet swatch in the corner first is a pretty good idea.
BTW - Drs. Foster and Smith will ship at 21.99 a bag (either black or sand) for 18.00 total. I found another place that would ship at 23.00 a bag for 10 bucks total.
I just know the job it was to swap out the substrate in my 45. The substrate is by far the toughest to replace (besides a seam - lol)!! I know any substrate option we have discussed is great and would work fine - just looking for the "best" of all worlds (a dreamer - lol)!
2-2.5 weeks to wash?? few rinses with lukewarm water will be just fine for the flourite or black gravel. All you want to do is remove some of the dust particles...
Joking BK - I meant with the intensity of this project (lol) if washing the substrate goes like the rest it would take about 2 and 1/2 weeks. Actually, I think the in-depth review of the options, products, and opinions is awesome!
btw the photos on dr foster of the flourite is when its dry.. when its wet it changes the color a bit
