4ft CRS Tank

wow 5.0 is indeed low in ph!!! do you think this is gonna cause color runs when transfer to other tank with higher ph?

[silane]

Originally Posted by PLee

wow 5.0 is indeed low in ph!!! do you think this is gonna cause color runs when transfer to other tank with higher ph?

My CRS was alway at 6.X, but when I moved to 5, they didn't run color, so they are not going to run at higher pH if transfer back to higher pH, I believe. In fact, some individual will gain more color when goes to higher pH.

For the same reason, I like to keep my CRS at very low pH for color screening.

pH close to 7 give the best color.

[cwtan12]

Originally Posted by silane

Hi,

ADA Aquasoil, Africana -- my new love. Old love is Amazonia.

Same taste.. I also intend to use more Africana

How many type of ADA soil are there? 2?

[silane]

Originally Posted by cwtan12

Same taste.. I also intend to use more Africana

I see, setting up more tanks when you are back?? Or going to replace the exisiting Amozonia?

[silane]

Originally Posted by weesy74

How many type of ADA soil are there? 2?

3 types, and with Malayan.

Originally Posted by silane

Africana is baked red soil, it is hard compare to Amazonia. It has less organic elements then Amazonia.

Hmm, it sounds good.

If having lesser organic elements, wont it be difficult to have micro-organisms in the tank?

[silane]

The organic elements should refers to humic acidic and even compound that produces ammonia could be organic nature. Hence, I believe, a gravel low in organic elements does not necessary means it will have less micro-organism build up, they are separate issues.

I see thanks Silane for the clarification, will go try this soil if im setting a new tank.

yeah i think I will try this for my new 3 ft tank when it is ready. DO you think mixing the soil will be good?