Recent content by prismsand

Again...please help spread the word to prevent sorrow in other peoples tanks. The two known sellers are - Aquariumplants.com and a seller on Ebay called SubstrateSourse. I'm considering contacting the seller. But like me it takes time for the problems to start, by then someone can say it...

Yup....knowing I was going to dump my 55 I didn't bother to make it presentable to look at. I could peel off sheets like a banana When I dumped my 30 the water felt itchy to my skin. Can you imagine how the fish felt swimming in it?

I've heard you can bleach dip plants to get rid of algae. Does anyone know how to do that? And is there any risks involved to the fish when you put them back in the tank? I'd hate to lose all my plants due to the Aqua Durt fiasco. I did buy a few new ones just feel clean and new. Just for...

Please don't its very bad news. If you research what this stuff is a.k.a. Soil Master Select or Turface it is used as a soil conditioner. Commonly used in athletic fields. Such as baseball fields and I believe running tracks. Evens the surface, conditions the soil and absorbs moisture. In...

Thank You The walk through worked. Much appreciated for the help.

Okay...theres one of them.

I'm having trouble posting pictures. Please tell me how to do that.

It certainly is....were you able to see the pictures? I didn't see them posted?

I joined this forum for a specific reason. To warn people to stay away from a substrate called Aqua Durt. Aquariumplants.com sells it. And there is a seller on Ebay who sells it. People will fall into the trap of thinking it is cheaper and just as good as other substrates. DO NOT BELIEVE IT...

I didn't know there was a forum so close to home.:)