100% Flourite or 50% Flourite with 50% black sand???

Phil Williamson wrote:
Are you saying you usually use 2" of flourite or 2" total?

I use about 2" total for small tanks. 3" in large tanks where I'm going
to plant larger plants or things like swordplants with extensive root
systems.


"Elaine T" wrote in message
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Phil Williamson wrote:

The title says it all... I planned on layering the two substrates but

now

that I've washed the flourite and threw that in, I kinda like the look

of

it! Is all flourite any more beneficial than layering it? Will the

sand

keep the flourite from clouding?

Also, I figure I have enough flourite for a 2 inch covering. Is this

deep

enough for a planted tank? I also have about an inch of nice black sand

I

can use if the 2 inches isn't enough..

Help!

Phil...


Seachem says you can use 50% Flourite and still get the benefits. I
have yet to find anything that keeps Flourite from clouding except time.

For small tanks, I like about 2". I don't usually grow monster
swordplants and things with huge root systems in small tanks, and I want
that extra 3/4 gallon of water!

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