Which soil do you prefer?

[frankiefu]

This is the link i found: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/vi...te#description


Shop:
FEV Marine Pet Shop‎
9 Orestes Lane Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame, Cubao
Lungsod Quezon

0917 445 5366

Any idea where is it?

[cheetf]

Errr the Philippines?

[Kenng]

Never heard of it before. Where did you see it?

I saw it in Seaview. Looking for this ph soil and ADA is too costly.

[cheetf]

I saw it in Seaview. Looking for this ph soil and ADA is too costly.

If can I would suggest that you buy a soil that is tried and tested. Getting the correct soil initially would save you tons of headaches later.

[RonWill]

If can I would suggest that you buy a soil that is tried and tested....

Better, if soil is consistent and readily available locally. Can't imagine having soil shipped in every time we set up a new tank.

[huizhong]

If you want low ph, ADA Africana is good. It gives me ph 5+

[Daveyy]

Can anyone recommend me the cheapest soil to get for a 30cm nano tank for shrimp (and to provide the soil price too)? I'm leaning towards benibachi as I see it selling for $22.50 only.

Thanks !

[jasonpoh1975]

http://dx.com/p/12-led-multi-colored...idifier-110623

this type also can right? selling about $15-20 in sg shops

[KilliNewbie]

So i guess ADA Amazonia is on of the best Soil out there for Planted tanks/Shrimp tank? Any idea where to get them and the price? My tank is a 35x30x20cm tank, about a 5kg is enough?

[fateddee]

So i guess ADA Amazonia is on of the best Soil out there for Planted tanks/Shrimp tank? Any idea where to get them and the price? My tank is a 35x30x20cm tank, about a 5kg is enough?

I got mine ADA Amazonia online at Fresh N Marine
You can also check Fishy Business out. They just recently relocated at a new shop location… might still have some ongoing discounts.

To calculate how much soil u need you just use the formula Length x Base x Height.
so for your case, length is 35cm, Base (width) is 30 cm x the hight of the soil assuming 4cm
(35x30x4)/1000 =4.2 liters. If you want to create slops then you can calculate accordingly using the triangle formula (1/2 x Base x Height)

here is the link if I've not expressly myself clearly as to the calculations: Soil height Calculation

[KilliNewbie]

Its more then enough Many Thanks !

[yannuareko]

Platinum Soil. Anyone who has ever tried ?
It gives me pH about 6-6.5
Cycle only have three days enough

[godprint]

Platinum Soil. Anyone who has ever tried ?
It gives me pH about 6-6.5
Cycle only have three days enough

Hi Yannuareko,

where do u get platinum soil? is it available in singapore?
thanks!

[Lerai]

Apart from the ph buffering from soil substrate , is there other any beneficial effects on shrimps? I read an interview article by chris lukhaup saying that wild shrimps are rarely found in soil and mostly found in sand and gravel. It's kind of strange how most shrimp keepers in Asia are using soil substrate.


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[Urban Aquaria]

Apart from the ph buffering from soil substrate , is there other any beneficial effects on shrimps? I read an interview article by chris lukhaup saying that wild shrimps are rarely found in soil and mostly found in sand and gravel. It's kind of strange how most shrimp keepers in Asia are using soil substrate.

In the wild the shrimps live in an environment that naturally has stable water conditions, and wild shrimps are also much more hardy... the shrimps we get in the hobby are selectively bred and tend to be much more sensitive, and water conditions can differ greatly between countries, hence breeders and shrimp keepers use soil substrate to buffer the pH and provide beneficial minerals and elements for the shrimps to thrive in a closed environment of an aquarium tank.

[Jimmy]

I used GEX substrate meant for shrimp, think is red packaging. My preferred choice.

[Adriel75]

sorry to dig up an old post.

Anyone know where sells Benibachi soil? Best price i saw was $35 for a 5L pack......