Seachem Flourite dark as substrate+gravel?

[Rafael R]

Hi, everyone.

I am planning to change my substrate/gravel but I would like to know if it is OK to use Flourite Dark as both substrate+gravel (I prefer this because of the color) or should I use it only as substrate and put a layer of another gravel on top of it?

P.S. I have a 160ltr planted aquarium with three discs among other fishes.

Thanks.

 

[golfproinlexky]

I use fluorite as the only substrate in my tank and think it looks pretty good. It is not the "dark" that you are referring to, but it works. If you put a layer of gravel on top you will end up churning the fluorite from the base layer and mixing the gravel over time, which doesn't look good in my opinion. I'd say just go with the fluorite as your only substrate.

See what others say who have used both...

 

[rich311k]

Yes you can use the florite dark as your substrate. Eco-complete is nice and dark as well.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

yes substrate is gravel kind of lost in the question....

 

[satanpie]

I mixed flourite and gravel together and ended up not using it, i just went with eco complete with a litte of the mixture sprinkled ontop

 

[Mgamer20o0]

most people say as long as you stay with in 50/50 it should be fine mixing cheaper gravel in.

 

[Rafael R]

Golfproinlexky, Rich311k, Mgamer20o0 and Satanpie:

I want to thank you for yours kindness in clarifying my doubts. Tomorrow I"ll change the substrate/gravel, because I¨m sure now.

Thanks again.

Greetings from Valencia, Spain.

Rafael R Laudo.

 

[jmhart]

Basically, any amount of a nutrient rich substrate is better than none, but Seachem recommends no less than 50% for really good results.