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At that time I was new to aquasoil so I was skeptical about CAL BEP not releasing too much ammonia. So all things being equal I simply assumed all aquasoil will release some ammonia. The biggest factor that won me over was the consistent feedback from other users that CAL BEP does not turn to mush easily as compared to ADA. Similarly, replanting/rescaping and stirring up the substrate didn't cause too much cloudiness in the water and settles back down quickly. My biggest nightmare is changing over new substrate for an established tank so the longer a substrate holds its shape and does not turn to mush is always a big win!!! I reckon as with all substrate regardless CAL BEP, benibachi, ADA, etc. it is prudent to ensure your water parameters are within safe range before introducing livestock. Unless you are changing over substrate in an establish tank which already has livestock, then it would be the best opportunity to justify to yourself AND your other half about starting another tank... and then another... and then another... ?

Zebra has kindly extended it to Aug 5th, 8pm.

I see 34. Hope I am right! (Also hope this is still open!)

Here is some the key information that I received via email directly from cal aqua lab - Hi Will, Sorry for the late reply. We just got back from company retreat. BEP is made from natural fertile soil, as a result, there can be variations in certain properties depending on the batch of raw materials. Some batches are more fertile (ie more organic content and rich with nitrogen and minerals such as calcium and magnesium than the others). The batch you have is one such batch. The TDS increase you see are likely due to higher dissolved calcium and magnesium in the soil, and the presence of higher ammonia reflects the higher organic nutrients. Plants seem to love the more fertile batches. However, we have not tested the effect on shrimp And further - Hi Will, In that case please do not use those bags for shrimps. We get these high-fertility batches once in a while. This variation is one of the reasons we only recommend our substrates for aquatic plants. Their product description at that time is in the attached image. I was not impressed with my experience to say the least and threatened to report them to The ACA over this false advertising. The distributor should have since made sure that all Aus suppliers have removed that description. Nb I had purchased my substrate at the end of last year so perhaps there has been a good batch imported since I don't know how you'll find this out. My experience was with the normal granule size. [emoji173][emoji111][emoji445] will

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I think there was a bit of trouble with seeing the photo for some people so it has been extended. You are all wasting your time as i'm feeling the shrimp goodness is heading my way. Yeaaahhh.

this ended? if not im going with 28

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I will go with 33

32 ?

ill go with 43