Mineralized Soil Substrate - APE - Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts

AquaZilla · 10-09-2009, 12:22 PM

When I first heard of this type of substrate and the results people were getting I had to give it a try. Although the preparation is very laborious I think it is well worth the efforts.

I used this tank to test as many stem plants as I could. Packed in as many stems as possible. Keep in mind this was no aquascape, just a collaboration of weeds to see how they would fare in such a substrate.

CL · 10-12-2009, 11:12 PM

It sure was impressive

Markykoi · 06-21-2010, 04:16 PM

I can attest to this, been using mineralized soil for two years.

My tanks before:

sorry a bit dark and just using phone cam on other pics:

mixed red clay and mineralized soil, top it up with riversand:

Thanks for watching.

AquaZilla · 06-21-2010, 04:18 PM

Magic happens with this mud!

10-09-2009, 12:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	Mineralized Soil Substrate When I first heard of this type of substrate and the results people were getting I had to give it a try. Although the preparation is very laborious I think it is well worth the efforts. I used this tank to test as many stem plants as I could. Packed in as many stems as possible. Keep in mind this was no aquascape, just a collaboration of weeds to see how they would fare in such a substrate. __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

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AquaZilla Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,736	Magic happens with this mud! __________________ The Planted Aquarium Blog

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10-12-2009, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
CL Aspiring Aquascaper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 603	It sure was impressive

06-21-2010, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Markykoi Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 27	I can attest to this, been using mineralized soil for two years. My tanks before: sorry a bit dark and just using phone cam on other pics: mixed red clay and mineralized soil, top it up with riversand: Thanks for watching.