Fluval
Reddit take
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Pros
- Parent context: Thanks!! I’ll either keep them both, or try to find a different (like fluval) they might like. Reply: Thank you!!
- I have fluval in my 10 gallon & my plants love it, to add just a little bit of an aquascaping look I have a layer of sand running down the middle!
- We run a mix of fluval and clay substrate and works fine. We bought the shrimp safe one says oh down right on the bag
- Of all the canister brands I’ve tried I think Fluval makes the best.
- You did amazing! Fluval makes some quality aquariums and something like this is easily $350.
Cons
- It's the worst value light by far. you could buy a much better chihiros for $350, even slightly more wattage.
- So I'm looking for a smaller, less expensive than Fluval, cannister
- Just remember that no matter what Fluval tells you, 90% of the biofiltration is happening in the foam.
- would this substrate be okay to grow plants? or should i buy fluval
- UPDATE: here’s the PH and Ammonia so far. Tanks been cycling with the fluval & plants for about 4 days now. Going to look into getting some crushed coral but honestly, not as bad as i thought.
Sentiment
6 positive (40%) · 5 mixed (33%) · 4 negative (27%)
Trust + time weighted score: +7% · raw score 13%
What redditors said (10 of 15)
It's the worst value light by far. you could buy a much better chihiros for $350, even slightly more wattage.
Parent context: Thanks!! I’ll either keep them both, or try to find a different (like fluval) they might like. Reply: Thank you!!
So I'm looking for a smaller, less expensive than Fluval, cannister
Just remember that no matter what Fluval tells you, 90% of the biofiltration is happening in the foam.
I have fluval in my 10 gallon & my plants love it, to add just a little bit of an aquascaping look I have a layer of sand running down the middle!
would this substrate be okay to grow plants? or should i buy fluval
UPDATE: here’s the PH and Ammonia so far. Tanks been cycling with the fluval & plants for about 4 days now. Going to look into getting some crushed coral but honestly, not as bad as i thought.
We run a mix of fluval and clay substrate and works fine. We bought the shrimp safe one says oh down right on the bag
I've heard that Fluval is lighter and that's why capping helps to stabilize plants and it's muddy
I'm thinking of switching to Fluval on my 8gal because it's so accessible to me right now but I've seen post that capping it with sand is recommended.
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