Jaykidding Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Hello everyone, I'm setting up two new 10 gallon tanks and wondering what types of soils I can use besides ada soil and controsoil. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I swear by Azoo Plant Grower Bed soil for Tiger shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Oops sorry lex I forgot to mention these were for taiwan bees lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Not a lot around our area. Best I've found is Fluval, or Brightwell-which is basically Controsoil. I'd love to try others too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I swear by Azoo Plant Grower Bed soil for Tiger shrimp. I don't want to hijack this thread, but I haven't heard of this substrate and am kind of enamored with Tigers. Can you tell us more about this substrate and why you like it for Tigers specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't want to hijack this thread, but I haven't heard of this substrate and am kind of enamored with Tigers. Can you tell us more about this substrate and why you like it for Tigers specifically? Sure. It is an active substrate that does not leach ammonia and it is not as powerful as ADA aquasoil. I find that it brings down my pH to 6.8-ish, and this is where I have had success with Tigers. ADA aquasoil is more difficult to make work with Tigers, although you can do it. Soothing Shrimp, Wygglz and miwu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 I haven't seen bright well soil and when I searched up brightwell it said brightwell aquatics which seemed to be salt water stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 http://brightwellaquatics.com/products/rio_escuro_f.phpI use this in 3 tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Sure. It is an active substrate that does not leach ammonia and it is not as powerful as ADA aquasoil. I find that it brings down my pH to 6.8-ish, and this is where I have had success with Tigers. ADA aquasoil is more difficult to make work with Tigers, although you can do it. Interesting. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I would say Brightwell is your next bet because Marfled makes both Controsoil and Brightwell. Unless you can get your hands on Glas-Garten Environment soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Is brightwell right under controsoil for which is better? Or are they on the same level? I ask this because I never heard any of you guys use brightwell soil, does it have any problems such as the ones who are experiencing problems with controsoil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 http://brightwellaquatics.com/products/rio_escuro_f.php I use this in 3 tanks. See here Not sure which is "better" as I have never used Controsoil, but suspect they are VERY similar. I can tell you that I have had no problems while using it in 3 tanks. Great plant growth too. I do NOT dose anything to any of the tanks however. I just had a LFS order it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilguppy Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 http://www.shrimpspot.com/index.php?/topic/1224-mr-aqua-12l-shrimp-tank/page-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Has anyone bought 25 pounds of the brightwell soil? I can't seem to find any beside 5,10,15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Also thank you evil guppy and dr0p for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Save yourself some headaches and buy the ADA soil, there's nothing like it and will save you the frustration. I've used all types and none of them work as good. Taiwan Bees are expensive, hard to keep and like soft water. Spend the little extra and ensure your shrimp will survive or the alternative kill a bunch of 20-30$ a shrimp and you'll be starting another tank with it to save the rest. (I did this myself lol) Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julianzh Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Brightwell Aquatics FlorinVolcanit Plant Substrate I love it. Added it into my bare bottom tank, cleared in a day and no ammonia leeching require. Ph at 6-6.2. I also have ada soil, but it take forever to leech ammonia and it's overrated imo. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 For those using thr brightwell substrate, how deep are you filling the tanks? Also i just got my RO filter and i get a ph of 6.4 how much more will it buffer it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 When setting up a new tank with Brightwell, I normally use 1-1.5" coverage. I don't heavily plant tanks, so don't need the extra depth for root systems and the like. As for PH - I normally settle in the low to mid 6's. 6 - 6.4 is normal in the various tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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