Pokeshrimp Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Is anyone using Altum Aquatic Shrimp and Plant Aquarium substrate? I found it on Amazon for $32 shipped and was thinking about it for a new tank, but I haven't read anything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just ordered some for myself to give it a try SoBlue98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBlue98 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I actually saw this product on Amazon and was wondering about the buffering capabilities. I hadn't read anything about it so I just went with Ada. It would be cool to see something else that worked well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Awesome Han, keep us updated! And yea it seems like there isn't much for buffering substrate out there, at least to my knowledge. I have brightwell ready for one tank and wanted to try something for my other tank. I was also thinking about ADA soil but i like taking the road less traveled, so i was ready to buy some fluval stratum but came across this. Seems like thats about it since controsoil is no longer available. SoBlue98 and h4n 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 wow 4L for $32 is a lot of $$$$$ h4n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4n Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ya stuff expensive, I'm only trying it on small 5g tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimko Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 For an up incoming brand and product it should be less (nano air pump and soil). How many liters would you say it is? The two units of measurements are not comparable. With all the trouble with control soil now arising and the company brand going down. I'd be hesitant to be the first, especially if the price is not substantial. Keep us updated Han. Glad some one has the cajones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Oh man I'm surprised i didn't catch that. I thought it was 8.8 liters not pounds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty703 Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Im using this stuff right now and its buffering great. https://www.microbelift.com/products/pond-and-water-garden/for-plants/concentrated-aquatic-planting-media/ My tank cycled in 3 weeks with a couple of seeded sponges and this soil. My TDS at first was off the charts at 450, but today 2 weeks later its at 196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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