SeaChem Flourite substrate

[africandiscus]

Has anyone used or has experience with the above product. I am looking to change my gravel. I want to have planted aquarium. Dont want to lay out the cash until I know more about it. (expensive)

It seems all the winners and runner up of aquatic gardens use this substate.

[kevkoi]

AWESOME stuff... if you can afford it. But the best substrate also has to go in conjunction with a good lighting system (compact floro, metal halide), CO2 system, under gravel heating... etc etc. U can't expect Flourite to do miracles if you don't provide all the other plant requirements.

[africandiscus]

I have the stuff you have mentioned. Where do I get an under gravel heater? Do you guys sell it?

[kevkoi]

Horst at Aquapets usually used to have one set of Dupla heating cables available all the time. Don't know if they still have it now.

We can order them in for you but do not hold stock of these.

[Trebs]

Save your money on the undergravel heating. IMO light, substrate and CO2(in that order) are the most important things for a planted tank.

[Proteus]

Check out PlantGeek.net (http://www.plantgeek.net) if you want some solid plant & substrate advice...