[John N.]

I see where you're heading now with your plants and aquascape. This will be a nice journal to watch develop. Are you planning to mix the moon sand and eco complete together?

I suppose the substrate heater won't hurt, but still in my opinion doesn't seem necessary. I'm more interested in the use of brown sugar. I haven't heard much about using it to cycle a tank, and use it primarly for baking cookies. I'm on the train of thought that believes packing an aquarium with tons of plants from the start will off set and remove the need to cycle an aquarium. Can you or anyone tell us a little more about the benefits of brown sugar?

-John N.