JamesHe Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 It works great so far. From day one, pH is right on spot at 6. no tea color water any more. put 5 CRS in after adjust the GH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Where did you get it from... And how much $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Is this from Amazon or Drs. Foster and Smith? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Where did you get it from... And how much $ Dr Foster & Smith $40 for 15lbs, buy $10 more to get free shipping. It slightly expensive than ControSoil from Amazon, I just ordered ControSoil as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Its the fine particle size the same as Amazonia's normal? OR Can you tell its more equivalent to Amazonia's Powder type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 can you do a crush test with a few grains. how does it compare to AS or control soil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 There 3 sizes. There extras fine is like ADA amzonia powdered Brightwell Fine would be compared to ADA regular. Love this stuff compared to ADA since there no dusting or leeching of ammonia. Eric, the crush test is Brightwell holds up better then ADA. And I like the bags they come in, its a big ziplock bag. EricM, High5's and ANBU 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Fine is about 3mm in size, which is similar to Amazonia regular. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 so whats the difference between the cafe and escuro? just color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Just color EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 so whats the difference between the cafe and escuro? just color? Yes, I prefer black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 well its on sale right now till tomorrow night. @ drfostersmith. h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I have the extra fine. It sure makes planting a lot easier. The plants stay put. Great to know about the ph. Sent from Folsom Prison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinenha Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Is this what you would recommend for keeping CRS/CBS/TB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiatus Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I've used 3 bags of the Rio Escuro XF and really like it. No problems so far with Mischlings or TB. Plants that like to float can pop out before they're rooted. It's super clean and super light. pH is 6.0 or below. I'll probably keep using it. No real reason to change. EricM, ANBU, h4n and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Is this what you would recommend for keeping CRS/CBS/TB? so far the few people who've used it seem to be having great results. its nice to have more choices than just ADA AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasshalffull Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I used it in my tank went with the black one. So far my plants love it added shrimp a month ago got my first berried one yesterday. My water parameters have been pretty rock solid since the tank cycled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Not sure if anyone has read or used this substrate long enough to answer. When does the buffering capacity start giving way? Hopefully 1 year+ mayphly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Its was out about a year ago and then out of the blue they discounted it and recently bought it back. Maybe old formula wasnt good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 i did notice on brightwells sight it says not recommended for use with UGFs. which i dont see why it cant be beyond the XF being too small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think a lot of soils say that because it breaks it down quukcer then they make it for? EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I dont really subscribe to the theory that using a UGF breaks down the soil faster. if you are using RO there is no difference between using UGF and not using UGF substrate still buffers only what it can/needs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Ya im not sure myself. Just throwing it out there. Haha EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I just got a bag of this today. Now I need to find a reason to set up another tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I just got a bag of this today. Now I need to find a reason to set up another tank!Do you realy need a legitimate reason. The fact that there is a tank out there without shrimp is reason enough. Shrimpie, mayphly, Soothing Shrimp and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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