MGOC and PFS?

Airstreamin · 01-09-2013, 07:06 PM

I've seen several threads talking about the two of these individually but never in a system together (that or my search skills suck). Does anyone have any experience running MGOC (apx 1 1/2 - 2") under 1 - 2" PFS substrate?

I initially considered running Eco-complete under PFS but neglected to consider the settling of the PFS into and potentially under the Eco-complete.

I figured running a layer of MGOC under the PFS would provide the nutrients needed without running root tabs due to PFS being inert.

Thoughts?

CoffeeLove · 01-09-2013, 11:08 PM

It's done all of the time.

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Airstreamin · 01-10-2013, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoffeeLove

It's done all of the time.

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Interesting I guess my search skills do suck. Are there any limitations to plant types or anything with that combo?

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**mitchfish9** · 01-10-2013, 04:11 AM

Depends on other factors such as CO2, and lighting. You are going low tech, BUT combined with a good substrate(the dirt) medium lighting, and a heavily planted tank, you can do more species of plants than you would think without CO2.

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Airstreamin Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 23	MGOC and PFS? I've seen several threads talking about the two of these individually but never in a system together (that or my search skills suck). Does anyone have any experience running MGOC (apx 1 1/2 - 2") under 1 - 2" PFS substrate? I initially considered running Eco-complete under PFS but neglected to consider the settling of the PFS into and potentially under the Eco-complete. I figured running a layer of MGOC under the PFS would provide the nutrients needed without running root tabs due to PFS being inert. Thoughts? __________________ My 100gal Corner Tank Journal

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CoffeeLove Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: ca Posts: 442	It's done all of the time. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

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mitchfish9 Planted Tank Nation (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 880	Depends on other factors such as CO2, and lighting. You are going low tech, BUT combined with a good substrate(the dirt) medium lighting, and a heavily planted tank, you can do more species of plants than you would think without CO2.