I got a great deal on a 58 gal oceanic set-up. All the equipment has been purchaced along with 150 pounds of 3M colorquartz T-grade (black of course). My initial plan was to simply sprinkle a thin layer of peat and mulm capped by the colorquartz. Then I did some more reading on substrate additives and now I'm a little confused and unsure of my initial plan, afraid that it's not enough.
One of the articles I came across was this one at APC. I called around and the local hydroponic stores have the Diamond Black and Indian Black Lignite available. Is there anything else I should consider adding. I will likely not soak the Lignite in a fert solution if the benefits only last a few months.
I guess what I'm looking for are comments on the recipe listed by Toms post #24 as the materials are cheap and locally available. Although I am not sure were I can find Barley straw pellets.
Sorry about the rambling post,
-Jake
One of the articles I came across was this one at APC. I called around and the local hydroponic stores have the Diamond Black and Indian Black Lignite available. Is there anything else I should consider adding. I will likely not soak the Lignite in a fert solution if the benefits only last a few months.
I guess what I'm looking for are comments on the recipe listed by Toms post #24 as the materials are cheap and locally available. Although I am not sure were I can find Barley straw pellets.
Sorry about the rambling post,
-Jake
