Jun 14, 2016 #7 I also do not recommend Eco-Complete, or Seachem's Flourite which is much the same. Regular price $37.00 Sold Out. CaribSea, Marine, Ocean Direct, Original weighs 1 537.8 kg/m³ (96.00172 lb/ft³) with specific gravity of 1.5378 relative to pure water. I think I will be using some kind of mix. Amy Swanstrom. CaribSea Eco-complete (above) has good porosity, but is a little light, which makes it difficult to plant in. That's hear say on this forum. The EcoComplete line of aquarium substrates by CaribSea solve some of the problems encountered with both planted aquariums and African cichlid tanks. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum, For Fish Tanks, 4.4 lbs., 12693. I plan to use tap water and treat it with a water conditioner to remove chlorine and heavy metals. Seachem Flourite Dark 4.4 out of 5 stars 973. I estimate that the 8.8 lb bags have a volume of around 5.4 Liters. I recently went out and purchased both Fluval Stratum and CaribSea Eco-Complete. I recently got some fluval stratum and CaribSea Eco Complete for my 10g planted tank. CaribSea Eco-Complete – This is similar to fluorite. Check Price on Amazon. Customer rating . I actually like it. I currently use a 20-pound eco-complete on my 10G and I find it not working that well as my plants are loosely rooted. Seachem Fluorite is a very popular planted tank substrate. CaribSea Eco-Complete Black | 2020 Mix. My go to for planted tanks is a 50/50 mix of eco-complete and fluval stratum. ADA la plata sand has a mix of naturalistic grains but comes at premium cost - the cost does not reflect its nutrient content, but rather its aesthetic value. While using this Eco Complete substrate, you don’t have to use any other type … £289.99 £ 289. Eco‑Complete’s™ secret lies in rich basaltic volcanic soil which contains iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur plus over 25 other elements to nourish your aquatic plants. Feb 27, 2019 - My planted tank substrate comparison (ADA, fluval stratum, dirted, eco complete, flourite)& thoughts - YouTube The planted tank substrate is sized to allow for maximum root growth of your plants. As the planted tank hobby has grown, a number of commercial substrates have come onto the market. Kickstarts plant growth: The Plant and Shrimp Stratum by Fluval ensures good plant development, healthy colors, and healthy growth. Is there any benefit to using both of them? Eco Complete is a good substrate for planting, and honestly will do fine as well. My experience with the fluval shrimp strata has been positive. This product is a great substrate to use for freshwater and it has almost all the necessary elements required to have a beautiful planted tank. It moves nutrients from the water column into the substrate to replace substrate nutrients that are used up, especially if you use a plain pea gravel substrate. $22.99. Fluorite is unusual as unlike most substrates it is made from porous clay. What to Know About Aquarium Substrate Heating. It is composed of an extremely porous material that contains a wealth of nutrients as well as beneficial bacteria to support the nitrogen cycle. Of all of these, so far the fluval plant stratum is my favorite. But it does need to be replaced periodically. We ranked this substrate as the number one in 2019 and now it is the number 1 for 2020. Weight: 20 pounds; Type: Complete Fortified Gravel; Color: Red; Particle size: Coarse 3 to 6mm; Check The Price . I have heard it runs out of nutrients quickly though. Fluval shrimp stratum capping regular black gravel. I had some issues keeping the plants anchored down at first, but soon the pebbles started to relax a bit and hold the plants in place. Substrate materials for planted aquariums are abundant now, with two of my favorites being EcoComplete, and Fluorite Brown. It is an all-in-one substrate that gives essential nutrients to all your plants to make a natural environment for your shrimps. As I have already said, inert substrate does not have any impact on them. After using Eco complete for years. Despite its name; it does not actually provide significant nutrients for plants. Eco-Complete has highly porous spherical grains for optimum diffusion performance and contains live Heterotrophic bacteria to rapidly convert fish waste into natural food for your aquatic plants. CaribSea Eco Complete Coarse Red. What would you recommend? £36.84 £ 36. Only 8 left in stock. caribsea eco-complete; fluval plant and shrimp stratum; mr. aqua aquarium soil substrate; seachem flourite; substrate; Your substrate will form the foundation of your planted tank’s ecosystem, and it’s imperative to select the right one for your needs. 1. As our second choice, we have the CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate. ... Often recommended as an alternative to AquaSoil, the CaribSea Eco Complete is a complete substrate for any planted aquarium that contains trace elements for plant nourishment. CDN$48.39 . Buy CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate 10 lbs from only $30.00 EcoCompletes secret lies in rich basaltic volcanic soil which contains iron calcium magnesium potassium sulfur plus over 25 other elements to nourish your aquatic plants. Sale. Do you plant directly on dry dirt (eco complete) or do you till it and make it soft to allow the seeds and roots to establish themselves (aquasoil). I have a few pieces of Malaysian driftwood and seriyu stone ready but I’m just waiting on the plants. Choose a nickname. It takes some time to settle in. Fluval Stratum vs CaribSea Eco complete. It comes in 4.4 lb and 8.8 lb bags. Submit Question Cancel; Terms and Conditions Showing 1-10 of 23 Questions Sort by: I have a 180 gallon tank. Caribsea Eco-Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate. Collected from the mineral rich foothills of the famous Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum is the ideal substrate for stimulating the growth of aquatic plants in freshwater aquariums. 1 Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. Our reasoning behind this was: It … Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum. Sale price From $26.00 Regular price $31.97. Only 3 left in stock - order soon. CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate. CaribSea Eco-Complete 20 lb bag CaribSea Tahitian Moon Sand 20 lb bag ... For planted I like the Fluval substrate line. ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia 9 Liter Normal Type. FREE Delivery. Therefore, it will allow us to have pH of 7.0 – 7.5, which is optimal for all Neocaridina species. ECO-WORTHY Complete 24V 200W Solar Well Pump System with 30Ah Battery, Stainless Solar Deep Well Pump, 20A Charge Controller, 16ft Solar Cable for Remote Watering, Garden, Farm Irrigation Tank Filling. I use the plant version. CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black Brand: Carib Sea. Beginner. CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black. FREE Delivery. Seachem Flourite Dark, 7 Kg/15.4-Pound 4.3 out of 5 stars 974. But thought I'd put it out there. CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black . I plan to use Stratum as my base and Eco-Complete as a cap, or vice-versa. Combining Eco-Complete and Fluval Stratum? The addition of trace elements and PH buffering minerals can greatly increase the chances of your success in keeping these kinds of tanks. I haven't personally seen any difference between eco complete, flourite, and other inert substrates like TMS, or sand in regards to plant growth. Related Products. UP AQUA Sand for Aquatic Plants. Joined Feb 25, 2009 Messages 14,090 Reaction score 5,543 Location CA. Members; 15 13 posts; Share; Posted September 17. CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate, 20-lb bag. Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest. I've run TMS(detritus just sits on top), black flourite, eco complete, CaribSea FloraMax, and am now using the fluval plant stratum. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum 8.8 lb. I want to make a nice aquascape that sat on my desk that was full of shrimp. 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,292 ratings | 25 answered questions Price: ... Fluval 12694 Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 8.8-Pound 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,616. Help/Advice. Amazon.com : Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum, For Fish Tanks, 4.4 lbs., 12693 : Pet Supplies ... CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,515. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum. Eco-Complete has become one of the most popular substrates for live planted aquariums. Byron Fish Expert. 99. 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,235. Link to Product and current Price. Seachem Flourite Black Clay Gravel - Stable Porous Natural Planted Aquarium Substrate 15.4 lbs. Many people probably do no agree with this, but that is my conclusion. HI all, Currently, I have a 10 G planted tank pretty heavily planted and Beamswork LED and all that stuff but no CO2, I'm planning to set up a new 29 G tank now.I have already ordered Fluval 17.6 pound bag and that seems not enough for my tank. CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black Brand: Carib Sea. CDN$38.49. 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,899 ratings | 15 answered questions Available from these sellers. It does seem that there is a breaking period for the EcoComplete in terms of plant growth of about 2 to 3 weeks. Floraspore™ symbionts activate the root-substrate interface to facilitate the uptake of minerals which make for a healthier root and healthier plant. Questions & Answers Ask a Question Ask your question. Let’s recap what substrate heating does for the planted aquarium. Has anyone ever done this before? 84. Growth is lush and appears to be complete in terms of what the plants need. Eco-Complete is a substrate that has maintained its position at the top of our list. Fluval Stratum VS Eco-Complete VS ADA Aquasoil. The package is a nice plastic, very colorful and informative. From reading a bit from this forum and Google searches, this is how I would rank the three products above: ADA Aquasoil, Fluval Stratum, and Eco-Complete (from best to worst). It’s specifications are the same, except it has a grain size of 3-6mm. It is one of the most popular substrates and comes at an affordable price. Inside are these little balls of dirt. $19.27 . Seachem Flourite Black Sand, 7 Kg/15.4-Pound 4.4 out of 5 stars 451. CaribSea Eco-Complete Cichlid Sand 20 lbs. Regular price $37.97 Seachem Flourite 15.4 lbs. Carib Sea Eco-Complete: Mr. Aqua Aquarium Soil : Seachem Fluorite: Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum: The reason, why we are choosing the inert substrate, lays in water parameters. Amy Swanstrom 15 Posted September 17. I can cite Tom Barr (a famous guru with significant expertise in planted aquariums) on this matter: The glass example is on point. CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate. Activ-Flora Floracor for Aquarium, 16-Pound, Red. The prices also match up with my conclusion, with the best product having the most … 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. It's like planting grass in front of your house. I’ll be going to my lfs to get plants soon but I’m not sure which substrate I should use. Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum – I have not used this but it gets good reviews for planted tank enthusiast. Regular price From $32.97 Caribsea Samurai Soil 9 lbs. According to CaribSea, the black model of Eco-Complete Planted has the following specifications: Grain size: 0.25-7mm; Density: 54 lbs/ft 3; Weight: 20 lbs/bag; There is also a red version of Eco-Complete Planted.