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06/26/2017, 03:42 PM
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Cheap Aragonite Substrate?
I've recently stumbled upon the following YouTube video from someone claiming to have found a super cheap source of aragonite:
The video is a couple of years old, and there have been a couple of updates reporting no issues. However, I'm still skeptical. The product in question is this: Manna Pro Oyster Shell, 50 lb. from Tractor Supply Co. Can someone shed some light on this? Because $10 for 50lbs of substrate is insane. |
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06/26/2017, 03:46 PM
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I have used. It had a ton of phosphates in it. If you rinse the heck out of it and treat with lanthanum chloride you will be fine.
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06/26/2017, 03:49 PM
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yep.. its a best kept redneck secret..
 IF you like a coarser mix and don't mind potentially battling a bit of phosphate its a totally viable solution..
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06/26/2017, 04:01 PM
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06/26/2017, 04:07 PM
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Manna Pro's brand of "Oyster Shell" is more like gravel. However...it looks to be at least 90% crushed coral. The bag says oyster shell and coral.
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06/26/2017, 05:42 PM
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I take it this would work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IXKS4/? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06/26/2017, 05:49 PM
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And a little bit of Google-whacking later, it looks like that company closed shop, unfortunately. The oyster shell seems to be the closest thing these days. Perhaps there's a good way to grind it down a little further... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06/26/2017, 06:58 PM
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I would not want to battle phosphates and algae to save a few bucks.
Sand is in your system for years and years. Cheap and saltwater don't mix |
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06/26/2017, 07:22 PM
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