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Originally Posted by matpat
In setting up a planted tank, a dusting of dry peat is used as the bottom layer in CO2 injected tanks. Notice you can still see the orange warning label and the glass through the peat. Up to an inch of presoaked peat can be used in non CO2 enriched tanks.
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I see a dusting of dry peat is your preference under the soilmaster.
Have looked at various threads that have suggested an alternative homebrew powersand type mix, consisting of among other things, pumice, laterite, Peat or substitutes of leonardite or lignite plus Zeolite & Terralite.
Have tried to list most of the ingredients that featured prominently in these threads, although never did find any one that actually suggested a proven recipe.
Have access to the Soilmaster pro charcoal locally & this is the substrate of choice for my new tank but was considering the variables for what to put in the bottom of the tank.
Anyone out there tried any such concoctions with any degree of success, or would it just not be warranted under soilmaster Pro. Maybe even not cost effective??
Thanks ~Pete