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Best Soil for Newt aquarium...

Discussion in 'Invertebrates' started by DarkDemolition, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. DarkDemolition

    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    On my last post on the newts setup,I have an idea in lighting but at the moment I want to know what is the best substrate .I have the beeding I'll be using but don't know if it's suitable for the plants itself. It'll be Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber then underneath Substrate HydroBalls.. so far what I researched ...So if you have any suggest feel free.. ;)
     
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    I would actually replace the Substrate HydroBalls with Eco Complete and possibly some normal potting soil mixed in there (make sure it doesn't have fertilizers in it).
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Not sure if it's good for newt and but I would think if I use the Eco on top and the potting underneath.. would that work .. just to be in the safe said.. because I wante to give humidity int he aquarium... that's why I chose the Hydro and Eco to together.. and work just fine....don't knwo the first suggesting is suitable... meaning the Eco on top and potting soil at the bottom.
     
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    always agree with the eco-complete ((Great for growing plants & extremely natural))!
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    That's awesome cool .. Question can I use it without Hydr Balls which goes underneath the eco?But yeah I'll be using Eco for sure.. :D
     
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    The Eco Complete comes packaged wet. I would use that as a replacement for the HydroBalls.
     
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    Ok Then I'll use Eco .. which is better then hydro balls.. thanks for the advice..
     
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    I think if you wanted to place some soil on the very bottom of that side of the tank is would be fine. Like I said, as long as it doesn't have any fertilizers you shouldn't have any problems adding it to the tank.
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Alright then I'll do that.. but can I use Flourite Clay-based Plant Gravel as the soil got plants?
     
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    Use Flourite in place of the Eco Complete ?
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    I was just thinking Flourite at the bottom and the Eco on top or mix together with any gravel or substrate...
     
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    I don't want to take the chance of using the Flourite on top because if the newt would eat one accidently then it'll be problems.. So I wanted to have the Eco on top and the Flourite in the bottom, just to be on the safe side..
     
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    imo you should only need the eco and 1 bag should do ya!
     
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    DarkDemolition Thread Starter New Member

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    Cool thanks for the advice you guys :D
     
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