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23-08-2008, 01:00 AM | #1 |
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grain size a factor?
hi pals, just wondering,
is substrate grain size an important factor to the well being of plants, say the tiny roots of dwarf helzine or hairgrass needs a sand substrate or will it still do well in normal grain size of 1-2mm. welcome and advance thanks to all ur comments. |
23-08-2008, 01:49 AM | #2 |
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Feel tat lapis sand is the perfect gravel for all plant. Too sandy also not gd, too big also not gd, lapis grain juz nice, suitable for planted. My personal opinon
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25-08-2008, 09:41 PM | #3 |
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25-08-2008, 11:11 PM | #4 |
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Think you meant peat gravel rite? Substrate like ADA? Lapis is smaller than that and it has rough edges. If you want to try lapis, I can give it to you. Should have enough to fill a 2ft tank.
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26-08-2008, 11:24 PM | #5 |
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nope pal, i meant pea gravel, i read about it in books, it looks like lapis..its ok. thanks for all the comments
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26-08-2008, 03:16 AM | #6 | |
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Use evolution z thread to show u how lapis sand look like. Hope it help and bro evo z dun mind |
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26-08-2008, 11:09 AM | #7 | |
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Better still, here's the pic; |
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23-08-2008, 12:20 PM | #8 |
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It will definitely be a factor, big or small.
Well designed grain sizes allow proper root growth and for the plants to spread well. I like the grain sizes of ADA Aquasoil and Gex. Seachem Flourite is a little big bigger and less irregular. |
23-08-2008, 12:54 PM | #9 |
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l having problem planting using gex red packet(shrimp) which is bigger grain size compare to gex green packet(shrimp) smaller grain.
will it be easier using the green type or l just pour new green packet on top of the red packet type? |
23-08-2008, 01:51 PM | #10 |
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Actually its OK to have smaller grains on top and the larger grains below.
The bigger grains should allow for more room for growth and the smaller grains on top help to prevent the plant from being dislodged. |
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