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by Mango
Thu Aug 08, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

Re: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank

I'm leaning towards moving them all out while I switch substrates, it seems like the safest option. Since I don't have a Petco nearby, I'm looking for a good alternative. You mentioned using Petco sand, but was that your top choice or just the most convenient option? There are so many brands out ...
by Mango
Wed Aug 07, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

Re: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank

Your setup looks amazing, bigtop. I think I'm leaning towards sand now. You mentioned you got the sand from Petco, but I only have PetSmart nearby and they don't carry it. I'll have to look into ordering online instead.

Moving on to my next question: when switching to a new substrate, especially to ...
by Mango
Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

Re: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank

I'm currently running with two Gouramis, a couple danios, and two rainbows, plus my lone pleco. I plan to beef up the shoals, but I want to tackle the substrate first. I've heard mixed reviews about Eco-complete - supposedly it's a bit harsh on the pleco's belly and a pain to plant in due to its ...
by Mango
Wed Aug 07, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank
Replies: 8
Views: 1374

new substrate for my 75-gallon planted tank

I've got a 75 gallon planted tank and I'm looking to switch up the substrate. Currently, I've got large gravel in there, but I want something more suitable for my plants and future Bristlenose plecos. Dirt's not my thing, and sand's too messy for me. No co2 in the plans either. What substrates would ...
by Mango
Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:28 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Is this coral behavior normal?
Replies: 10
Views: 1496

Re: Is this coral behavior normal?

Looks like something's stressed that one head out and it's receded. It's probably just temporary, should come back on its own.