Elo500 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Here's another hard to find substrate that sounds perfect. http://www.calaqualabs.com/substrates.html They make a black earth and green base xr. Site says u.s. Suppliers are green leaf aquarium and thewetspot but neither list it online. Anyone try it yet? Product descriptions: Black Earth Premium Black Earth Premium is a fertile soil substrate made from natural soil rich in natural nutrients and minerals. It is developed from the ground up and is the result of years of cumulative research and testing. The end result is a highly-advanced, highly-fertile substrate that does not leach harmful ammonia into the water column. Green Base XR Green Base XR is a fertile base substrate designed specially for long-term planted tank setups. It is developed using advanced polymer-controlled release technology for underwater use, and provides sustained, active nutrient release underwater without nutrient spikes commonly seen in similar products. Its components work together synergistically to yield long-term lush, healthy plant growth with minimal maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 I noticed Cal Aqua's substrate about 4-6 months ago, but never knew if they actually ever released it to retailers to sell to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 GLA said they might carry it after the first of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 GLA said they might carry it after the first of the year. Did GLA give you anymore details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Ya I've seen that substrate long time ago but never found anyone carrying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted October 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 This was the email from GLA: Currently we do not have in stock. We hope to have full stock after the new year. So far the results we have seen have been well received. We continue to watch the progress as hobbyist tank sin Australia mature with the substrate in use for 1 year. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 looks very similar to elos black earth. http://www.elos.eu/productlines/freshwater/naturalsoils~39/terrablack~176.html#.VDWsrvldWF4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Im on an Australian shrimp forum some times ill ask those guys about it, it like an Australian shrimp spot. Those guys are funny lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I made a post on skf asking about the substrate, we shall see what they have to say about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 My AU friends are telling me that they prefer black earth over ada.. It does leach ammonia but no where near as bad as ada, they tell me that it doesnt crumble like ada does, it matches ada soils buffering abilities. h4n and mayphly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanda Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Ok some time has passed since this thread was posted and so wondered if folks now had more long term experience with using this substrate in our higher grade shrimp tanks and the comparisons with ADA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Purplepanda, we have it in SA and have heard a lot of good reviews on it, tho never used it for myself. it is a little harder than AS and don't break down as quickly, yet it does not buffer as low also, yet you can easily get to Ph 6 with it another added benefit is the cycling process is a lot faster than AS. I think it's the same as with Contrasoil Purplepanda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanda Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Good on you Maurice, thanks. Surely there must be some members out there that have used it for a longer period by now and have an informed opinion ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 not going to find really any in the USA with experience beyond ADA, SL-Aqua, controsoil, and a few brightwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanda Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Ok thought it was available in the US, but presume other folk have tried it out in their shrimp tank that don't necessarily live in the US. Where is Cal Aqua Labs based, can't find these details on their website ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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