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Post by vraev on Apr 29, 2007 19:18:02 GMT -5
Hi guys, I went over to big Al's today and bought a piece of "malaysian wood" and "slate" pieces. I couldn't find too many rocks as they apprently increase the pH. Slate is the only one which doesn't alter it (I bought red slate). They say wood lowers it. I have submurged the wood in water for now (and the slate as well) and plan on keeping it like that for like 2 days before using it in my next phase of terrarium design. I have yet to buy a few more pieces, but i wanted to confirm if I am doing the right thing here. BTW...aquarium gravel...which one can I buy that doesn't alter pH. I want to have a nice reservoir of acidic water (like rain water) so that even if it enters the media through the leaking wood....it should be fine. Even though this time there won't be too many cps in there...there definately will be the offspring of my current VFT's. I noticed that my dentate (rona lansing) has also started splitting. . I will grow the new generation in there with moss. I am still discussing with my friend regarding the making of a barrier. I hope Funkydude joins in here and can advice on how HE made the barrier in his terrarium. cheers, varun
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Post by lloyd on Apr 29, 2007 20:48:42 GMT -5
Slate doesn't change the pH. I'm sure the wood is Ok, too. All aquarium gravel from an aquarium place should be fine. My aquarium place also sells silica sand although it's a bit on the fine side.
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Post by vraev on Apr 29, 2007 21:20:23 GMT -5
the guys there were saying only "coated gravel" should be good. hmm....I guess I'll keep looking.
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Post by daniello on Apr 29, 2007 23:13:19 GMT -5
sweeet! your new aquarium sounds like it is going to be very exciting! you should post pictures of your progress building it and stuff!
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Post by vraev on Apr 29, 2007 23:40:34 GMT -5
definately! I always like to document the process well so that I can compare progress from time to time.
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