ecocomplete ???

gonzo.njexit9 · 08-22-2011, 12:46 AM

hi all
and thanks in advance for comments
??Do i still need to add laterite as a base if i am using ECO-COMPLETE????

susankat · 08-22-2011, 01:40 AM

No you don't if you don't want to.

jrman83 · 08-22-2011, 03:59 AM

I have eco in 3 tanks and have never added it.

majerah1 · 08-22-2011, 09:34 AM

Agreed,Eco is good on its own.

sion342 · 08-22-2011, 05:54 PM

Whats Eco-Completed

gonzo.njexit9 · 08-22-2011, 07:09 PM

ty all
finally decided on a substrate -- eco-complete
now lets see whats next
i very new to the planted tank-1week old
have been doing alot of research and reading.
looking for nice driftwood pieces--
ordered an aquaclear 110 to break up surface water
plants will be last and fish
Any suggestions--any on where to go next??

susankat · 08-22-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sion342

Whats Eco-Completed

It's substrate that is used for planted tanks.

beaslbob · 08-22-2011, 07:42 PM

I don't use either. Sorry I can't help.

or perhaps that was helpful

my .02

gonzo.njexit9 · 08-22-2011, 07:44 PM

manzanita driftwood on sale
buy 2 get 1 free
i guess i know whats next--lol

Pigeonfish · 08-22-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaslbob

I don't use either. Sorry I can't help.

or perhaps that was helpful

my .02

Haha.

I like the Eco-Complete, but I'd only use it for small tanks. For bigger tanks I'd like to use your method since it's less costly but definitely worth more than two cents.

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