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  1. #1
    Tiny Fry
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    Using ADA substrates?

    Is anyone using the ADA substrates in their planted tank? I am in design of my 50cm cube tank with ADA 5 Powders, ADA Power Sand Special S, ADA Aqua Soil-Amazonia II and Aqua Soil-Amazonia II Powder Form.

    I was wondering what feedback could members here give about using ADA compared to other products such as Ecocomplete and aquaclay?

    Regards
    Mango

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    San Merah Discus TW's Avatar
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    Hi, I can't give a personal comparison, as I've not used Eco Complete or aquaclay, but I've used ADA Amazonia I soil in several tanks and I've been very happy. I would use it again - although IMO it is over priced.

    Some people have had excessive algae & clouding with ADA soil & there are pictures here somewhere, but I've not had those issues personally. The issues were with Amazonia I. Don't know about II.

    I haven't used it, but I know of many who use eco complete and are very happy with it. I hear it is a great substrate to use.

    cheers, Robyn
    Previously known as "Tankwatcher"

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    Hi, I'm New Here!
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    I use ADA Amazonia II because I can not get Eco Complete. No problems with water with algae or clouding. When first set up the water was cloudy but it cleared in less than a day.

    It sells for 800 Baht for a big bag here, imported from Japan.

    I top it off with something that looks better. I have a friend that just uses ADA and after a while it does not look so nice, though he does cover most of the bottom with plants and that helps. Mostly grassy plants and they do quite well.

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    Larvae peppermintman's Avatar
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    Eco complete

    Does anybody know where to get Eco complete from in Brisbane for my 4x2x2 Discus tank? I have CO2 running as well.
    Peppermints are the best catfish

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    San Merah Discus TW's Avatar
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    Contact Ben at Age of Aquarium. He's in Brisbane & I'm sure he stocks it.
    Previously known as "Tankwatcher"

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    Larvae peppermintman's Avatar
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    thanks

    Thanks i will give him a go.
    Peppermints are the best catfish

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    Tiny Fry
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    Im going to be redoing my entire tank with ADA Amazonia II later on this week and im very excited!

    I currently have my Pogo. Helferi in a container with Amazonia II powder and Iron bottoms, what can i say...4 days in that stuff and its growing liek crazy already!! Cant wait for my other exotics to be planted in ADA substrate!

    Guess its ADA all the way!

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    Just an Egg
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    Does the ADA stuff alter after time in the tank?

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