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28-12-2003, 08:02 AM

(Robert H) wrote:

Eco Complete 72%

This is the small-grained black one that's packed wet? I saw it in the
stores shortly after I set up my planted tank, but I had the
impression it was new - I'll let other people experiment with these
things for the kind of price that stuff had.

But if it did all it says, I'd definitely consider it for my next
planted tank.

Flourite 11% !!

Hm. I would have expected higher. The only problem I see at all with
Flourite is the need for thorough rinsing, and that's a one-time
concern.

gravel and laterite 6%
peat or soil 9%

Both sound like a horrible mess to me.

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