BW soil more expensive. you can try garden soil (non-organic enrich fert.) - cheap. but you need to layer lot of sand on top to prevent them from floating and also for easy planting. there always cheaper way to do but not very convenient
welcome to the hobby. you still have time now to setup and submit for IAPLC 2013.
arrow yup, they will look like that, but i find it takes time, im using 80% clorox, 20% water ratio to get that, and i need to shake the purigens inside a plastic bottle 2-3 times a day in interval to get all of them fully regenerate. It usually took me a week, unless im using an auto stirrer which can take up to 1 day only. Also, learnt it the hard way, too frequent in regenerating them will decrease their life usage.
arrow yup, they will look like that, but i find it takes time, im using 80% clorox, 20% water ratio to get that, and i need to shake the purigens inside a plastic bottle 2-3 times a day in interval to get all of them fully regenerate. It usually took me a week, unless im using an auto stirrer which can take up to 1 day only. Also, learnt it the hard way, too frequent in regenerating them will decrease their life usage.
o just saw your reply, it suppose to took me 32hrs to regenerate it but i forgot about it and left it in clorox for 48hrs(24hrs more), i think the KEY for it to regenerate fast is using "Seachem Prime", like your case after 48hrs soaking in clorox, there is still stains on the bag and some inside, then i dose 2 tablespoon Prime(around 30ml), after > 8hrs, all clear/clean like new.(refer picture). and i don't need to shake or rub or put it under running water. All the stains just dilute/disappear after final soaking with seachem prime.
This post has been edited by arrow: Jan 16 2013, 01:01 PM
o just saw your reply, it suppose to took me 32hrs to regenerate it but i forgot about it and left it in clorox for 48hrs(24hrs more), i think the KEY for it to regenerate fast is using "Seachem Prime", like your case after 48hrs soaking in clorox, there is still stains on the bag and some inside, then i dose 2 tablespoon Prime(around 30ml), after > 8hrs, all clear/clean like new.(refer picture). and i don't need to shake or rub or put it under running water. All the stains just dilute/disappear after final soaking with seachem prime.
now im abit curious about seachem prime. wonder what stuffs they put inside it. ive used a few types of anti-chlorine and i got different results haha. maybe next time ill try seachem prime then.
now im abit curious about seachem prime. wonder what stuffs they put inside it. ive used a few types of anti-chlorine and i got different results haha. maybe next time ill try seachem prime then.
last time i use API stress coat but it left a white slime on the bottom of the mineral bottle i use to refill tanks, every since that i change to prime, prime actually cheaper in the long run compare with others as it highly concentrated , only small amount is needed.
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