Emily Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 My mum is ready to set up her first planted tank. She was going to use JBL Florapol but the LFS say that it has been discontinued. So any suggestions on what she should use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishkeepa Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 daltons aquatic mix it will be cheaper too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguinleo Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 If you don't mind going for a bit of an expensive fertiliser, Seachem's Flourite is probably one of the best. It doesn't rot like some other fertilisers out there and it can also be mixed with dark coloured gravel which can produce a striking effect especially in a planted tank (since the flourite is redish). There are also new Seachem ground fertilisers that have recently come into many fish stores in New Zealand. The JBL aquabasis (I think it's called that..can't remember..) isn't bad either. If you are planning on keeping many types of fine leaved plants, e.g. Hairgrass, I would personally recommend it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I have a beautifully planted tank using just aquarium gravel. I have never added mixes or fertilisers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shell Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I used the Dupla root laterite. Plants seem to like it. Its also a redish colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firespook Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have a beautifully planted tank using just aquarium gravel. I have never added mixes or fertilisers that's good to know caryl! hopefully mine will look good too without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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