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Lava rock vs Leca\/Hydroton
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Posted by paul_ z4/5 MI (My Page) on Sat, Aug 12, 06 at 12:10
| Debating ... Instead of using the puffed clay balls [Leca/hydroton], if I could get away w/ lava rock as the bottom layer of my terrs. My old 30 gal terr has the hydroton as it was on hand at the time. But for the two big terrs [a 55 gal & a 90 gal] I would need to buy more "rock" no matter which substance I decide to go with. The lava rock would be a lot cheaper which is its primary attraction.
Also, my 90 gal tank came with the white plastic drain board/bottom.
Since I'm not doing fish -- strictly plants, should I remove it or just put my media directly on top of it? Would it matter? |
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RE: Lava rock vs Leca\/Hydroton
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| I used lava rock and didnt have a problem with it, give it a try with out the undergravel filter as I dont know what purpose it would serve? unless of coarse you have an idea that you didnt mention in your post? let us know =) |
RE: Lava rock vs Leca\/Hydroton
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- Posted by paul_ z4/5 MI (My Page) on
Mon, Aug 14, 06 at 16:53
| No 'ulterior' plans. Just didn't know if it might be just as well to leave it in. I can store it in the cabinet instead 'til I find a use for it. |
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