Using Activated carbon as substrate additive? - Page 3

ColeMan · 04-27-2008, 09:17 PM

Yeah, i think it would be. Plus, aesthetically it might not work out really well, as the laterite would most likely work its way to the surface at some point; AS is pretty light and easily disturbed, so I'd stick to just AS...and, I thought I might mention that AS Amazonia and Amazonia II have different effects on water chemistry...check 'em out here ADA Substrate System

dougz · 04-27-2008, 09:27 PM

Well, I already have the sand and laterite in the tank..

Hmmm..

dougz · 04-28-2008, 02:50 PM

I talked to an Eco-Complete rep, and he said he would replace the bags with the "good" stuff..

He explained that a bad batch went out, and that Big Al's, for one, had no business keeping that stuff on the shelves..

So this is good news, and I'll let you all know if and how they actually do go about replacing the bags.

Brian · 04-28-2008, 03:00 PM

Thats sounds cool dougz but the people that alredy have the eco in the aquarium lost the money in low quality eco

dougz · 04-28-2008, 03:11 PM

Yup, it's a shame they didn't get the tip off that that's NOT what the Eco-complete people know and love is supposed to look like!

dougz · 05-13-2008, 08:05 PM

Just an update..

I have heard back from the CaribSea rep, and he is sending the good stuff to me, 5 bags, from their warehouse..

He said it should be here soon.. I'll let you guys know, and take pics of what it's supposed to look like!

ColeMan · 05-14-2008, 01:28 PM

Nice to hear you're getting what you paid for!! Any more progress on the tank, or has this eco-complete debacle slowed things down?

dougz · 05-14-2008, 04:39 PM

I still have my trip to go on in June, for 6 weeks, and I set up my tank when I get back.

Good thing I found out I had a bad batch NOW..

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04-27-2008, 09:17 PM	#41 (permalink)
ColeMan Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 40	Yeah, i think it would be. Plus, aesthetically it might not work out really well, as the laterite would most likely work its way to the surface at some point; AS is pretty light and easily disturbed, so I'd stick to just AS...and, I thought I might mention that AS Amazonia and Amazonia II have different effects on water chemistry...check 'em out here ADA Substrate System

04-28-2008, 02:50 PM	#43 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	I talked to an Eco-Complete rep, and he said he would replace the bags with the "good" stuff.. He explained that a bad batch went out, and that Big Al's, for one, had no business keeping that stuff on the shelves.. So this is good news, and I'll let you all know if and how they actually do go about replacing the bags.

04-28-2008, 03:00 PM	#44 (permalink)
Brian Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: comerio Posts: 202	Thats sounds cool dougz but the people that alredy have the eco in the aquarium lost the money in low quality eco

04-28-2008, 03:11 PM	#45 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	Yup, it's a shame they didn't get the tip off that that's NOT what the Eco-complete people know and love is supposed to look like!

05-13-2008, 08:05 PM	#46 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	Just an update.. I have heard back from the CaribSea rep, and he is sending the good stuff to me, 5 bags, from their warehouse.. He said it should be here soon.. I'll let you guys know, and take pics of what it's supposed to look like!

05-14-2008, 01:28 PM	#47 (permalink)
ColeMan Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 40	Nice to hear you're getting what you paid for!! Any more progress on the tank, or has this eco-complete debacle slowed things down?

05-14-2008, 04:39 PM	#48 (permalink)
dougz Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mackenzie, BC Posts: 281	I still have my trip to go on in June, for 6 weeks, and I set up my tank when I get back. Good thing I found out I had a bad batch NOW..