Which soil do you prefer?

[darrentyl]

You are using it for what kind of setup?

I should have read this thread earlier.

Just bought the H.E.L.P soil last weekend and didn't see any vote on this.

Any downside of this soil?

[14litre]

You are using it for what kind of setup?

I have a small tank of 14 litres only.

I started off recently without any soil, with few guppies and neon tetra.

Then I got interested with crayfish and went to get the soil and a driftwood. It's mini crayfish to be exact.

This is my current setup.

zjgdib.jpg

would it be suitable?

I thought of adding plants to it too, but planning to do without CO2.

Any hardy plants that will do well without CO2?
I saw Nana plant last weekend in the LFS but condition is not very good though.

[darrentyl]

I guess should be fine.

Since crayfish done require low PH.

I think for crayfish better off with more hiding place instead of having plants. I will say moss should be fine but need to ask the rest.

I have a small tank of 14 litres only.

I started off recently without any soil, with few guppies and neon tetra.

Then I got interested with crayfish and went to get the soil and a driftwood. It's mini crayfish to be exact.

This is my current setup.

zjgdib.jpg

would it be suitable?

I thought of adding plants to it too, but planning to do without CO2.

Any hardy plants that will do well without CO2?
I saw Nana plant last weekend in the LFS but condition is not very good though.

[rage]

Don`t know whether this is the right place to post. Is there ever a link/chart/etc on choices of soil to use for different types of shrimps in terms on PH/contrast of colour for shrimp to soil ??

[14litre]

I guess should be fine.

Since crayfish done require low PH.

I think for crayfish better off with more hiding place instead of having plants. I will say moss should be fine but need to ask the rest.

oh i see. thanks for sharing the info.

oh, I forgot to mention that 2 guppies of mine are pregnant. I am worried on the food for the fry when its born, so I am thinking of keeping plants as an alternate source.

do you rear guppies also?
I have a problem with the current pellet food. my guppies doesn't seemed to like it. I am avoiding live food and prefer dried ones instead.

do you (or anyone) have any suggestion on dried food for guppies?

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[cheetf]

Don`t know whether this is the right place to post. Is there ever a link/chart/etc on choices of soil to use for different types of shrimps in terms on PH/contrast of colour for shrimp to soil ??

Maybe you can start one? If you need help I am sure the bros here will gladly contribute.

[BaoLong]

I like Crimson Breeder's Soil, type-R is good choice with me and I would like to try on new type-B

[avex30]

I like Crimson Breeder's Soil, type-R is good choice with me and I would like to try on new type-B

I using both soil with my new setup. I think the type-b come in 9L very active soil ph 5.4 for a month. Another new setup i was using full mosura but the ph was too high to my liking 6.8-6.9 my worried it will climb. So out of itcy hand i added 3 tub of crimson type-r my ph drop to a scary 5.9-6. Again i have to
Itcy hand scoop up 2 tub to balance it at 6.4-6.5. Lucky i do not have lifestock cause it was a cloudy mess.

[rage]

Maybe you can start one? If you need help I am sure the bros here will gladly contribute.

Hmmm! Would love to start one so that all bros could benefit from it, colour of soil to beautify the colour of the shrimps. However I`m at a loss on how. Maybe someone could do it.

[BaoLong]

I using both soil with my new setup. I think the type-b come in 9L very active soil ph 5.4 for a month. Another new setup i was using full mosura but the ph was too high to my liking 6.8-6.9 my worried it will climb. So out of itcy hand i added 3 tub of crimson type-r my ph drop to a scary 5.9-6. Again i have to
Itcy hand scoop up 2 tub to balance it at 6.4-6.5. Lucky i do not have lifestock cause it was a cloudy mess.

Where did you buy Crimson Soil in Singapore?

[avex30]

Where did you buy Crimson Soil in Singapore?

From a bro selling in here unfortunately due to some techincal issue he cant post it. Maybe you try search for it.

[rage]

Just curious, when it comes to mixing different kinds of soils, does it matter which soil goes on the top layer or just mix and placed inside the tank ???

[14litre]

Nav: First warning for SMS lingo 14 litre, please refrain from using SMS lingo. Please see forum policies FAQ.

got it, Mod. Thanks for the edit. I am used to typing it fast with the lingo. I will try to use full wordings going forward. Cheers.

[BaoLong]

From a bro selling in here unfortunately due to some techincal issue he cant post it. Maybe you try search for it.

I know this soil is being sold in Hong Kong (CrimsonHK), Taiwan (CrimsonTW), Japan (CrimsonJP, Aquatailors..) and some places in JJ Mall Thailand, but I've not ever seen it in Singapore stores. That's why I asked you.

[darrentyl]

Only come with 9L pack? Based on your tank, enough to fill to height about 4-5 inches of 2ftX1ft tank?

From a bro selling in here unfortunately due to some techincal issue he cant post it. Maybe you try search for it.

[avex30]

I know this soil is being sold in Hong Kong (CrimsonHK), Taiwan (CrimsonTW), Japan (CrimsonJP, Aquatailors..) and some places in JJ Mall Thailand, but I've not ever seen it in Singapore stores. That's why I asked you.

Currently it is not in store however the bro is doing home base sales.

Only come with 9L pack? Based on your tank, enough to fill to height about 4-5 inches of 2ftX1ft tank?

nope maybe 1 and half pack ba.

[avex30]

Just curious, when it comes to mixing different kinds of soils, does it matter which soil goes on the top layer or just mix and placed inside the tank ???

i let the more acidic soils be at the bottom.

[BaoLong]

i let the more acidic soils be at the bottom.

Can you please let's us know what acidic soil you use at the bottom. I saw some breeders use humic powder.

[HeMan]

Can you please let's us know what acidic soil you use at the bottom. I saw some breeders use humic powder.

What avex30 meant was placing acidic soil such as ADA, crimson soil below then not so acidic soil type like mosura, gex, benibachi etc cover them on top

[BaoLong]

What avex30 meant was placing acidic soil such as ADA, crimson soil below then not so acidic soil type like mosura, gex, benibachi etc cover them on top

Did you apply this method like avex30?