daltons aquatic mix

[Jatt16]

As you amy have read i am resetting my tank. i was just wondering if i add daltons aquatic mixx will it mix into the gravel and what type of lighting woud i need i have 3 tube holders

thanks

[phoenix44]

it will not mix into the gravel, like different pebbles can be mixed together.

its like dust underwater and the slightest of movement can stir it up - so you have to place a layer of it at the base, and then cover it with gravel or sand.

also beware of algae problems, though I have not had that problem - many others have.

the lighting you need depends on what you want to grow.

most will recommend 6500K-10000K.

I like 18000K as all my plants have done brilliantly under that light - mind you, you pay a lot for those tubes.

if you have a LOT of plants, you don't need to siphon the gravel. just your normal water changes will suffice.

HTH

[Jatt16]

Also i had a question if i add dolomite gravel and jbl aqua basis woud it be a good match.

[Zev]

Aqua basis is similar to Aquatic Mix and will turn your tank into a cloudy mess if you or your fish disturb it, so put a decent layer of whatever substrate you choose on top of the plant mix to stop this, I would say at least 15 - 20mm.

[HaNs]

Do it like this

Gravel

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Sand

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Daltons

The sand holds in the daltons. Daltons will make a mess of your tank if disturbed.

It has high silica(?) as causes brown algae i think

[Zev]

Daltons propagating sand has silica in it as well.

You may not need the sand if your substrate is fine enough.

Is dolomite alkaline?

[HaNs]

Daltons propagating sand has silica in it as well.

Silica sand...