kithrup Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hi Has anyone tried cat litter as a substrate in a planted tank? I was reading an older post about DIY fluorite so did some digging and hit on using all natural clay type kitty litter - which is calcined clay which is the same as laterite - I think, and is very cheap. Might have to see what types of litter Pak n Save have and do a soaking test if any look right and don't clump. Does anyolne know of a litter that might be suitable? Cheers, Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvs Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I would think that you would have to check what type the litter is. Some used to be diatomaceous earth , which I would think unsuitable. Others are sort of synthetic I think, so of no nutritive value, but , as I say check what you are getting, even if you have to email the manufacturer to check for deodorants etc which may affect usefullness? :cr6: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Yes you can use clay-only kitty litter with no smell added. But when daltons aquatic mix is so cheap why would you? Kitty litter is not going to be much better than it(if at all) and will probably cost more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kithrup Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks for the heads up on the Daltons. Picked a couple of bags up from Bunnings on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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