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substrate	June 10, 2013
Reviewer: Rebecca from Indianapolis, IN United States

I've purchased both the amazon and the soft belly soil. I was pleasantly surprised with how generous the "3 gallons" amount was. I don't know if they pack it down and it loosened during shipping or what, but it was almost twice the amount I needed for a 20H each time. This substrate rinses off quite easily and is not very dusty. Particles of both kinds are very light if you compare it to Seachem's florite. My plants seem to root into it just as well, but it is easy to blow around.

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Black diamond	June 1, 2013
Reviewer: martha from dover, NH United States

I purchased this once before and loved it. So for my new 125 tank and a new shrimp tank I ordered again. It arrived looking grey with red pieces. I wrote twice via the web site, and never heard back. As I had committed to setting up the tanks I used it. Bad idea. It stayed grey. For the shrimp I gave it two weeks to setting and had the plants grow before adding my prized Tiger Shrimp. Within ten days they all died. As an experiment I tried (cheaper) red cherries. Some loose and some in a breeder box with no access to the substrate. Sure enough. The loose ones died. .
And my main tank has grey, not black substrate!

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black diamond substract	August 8, 2012
Reviewer: Dorothy Smith from Byhalia, MS United States

Ordered 3 gallons for my tank. My cories love this. Nice texture, didn't raise any of my levels and plants look great.

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Best deal	June 5, 2012
Reviewer: Robert Trainer from courtland, AL United States

I Bought a three gallon bucket of the soft belly soil. I Love it! there are different shades in the soil that give it such an awesome look. My plants are rooting nicely and my angelicus loach are in heaven. I will definitely buy more for my 125 gallon very soon. Although be aware this for fish that dig, so it's light. A power head will blow it around.

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Great stuff you wont find anything better!	April 16, 2012
Reviewer: Ross from Meridian, ID United States

I noticed one review said that it raises tds that is not true in my experience with this stuff so buy with confidence.

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Awesome!	December 4, 2011
Reviewer: Paul Waldrep from North Las Vegas, NV United States

Great price and looks great in the tank! Much cheap that what I used in my last tank and this stuff works works just as good if not better!.

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Looks good, plants seem happy	November 4, 2011
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from NY

just one thing, though - this substrate seems to increase TDS significantly. My tap water has a TDS=50ppm, but in the tank with this substrate it climbs to 250ppm (and keeps climbing until I change water).

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ten gallon	May 16, 2011
Reviewer: Brandon F from monroe, MI United States

The tank looks really natural with the black diamond and the plants I purchased. Everyone that sees the tank loves it. Thanks again B

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Great Stuff	April 13, 2010
Reviewer: Andrew from Belleville , IL United States

First time in awhile starting a new tank and after much researched bought this stuff. It is wonderful my buddy set up a tank three months before and already my plants are much larger than his. I also love the bucket!!

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First time planted tank person	April 13, 2010
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from Dunnellon, FL United States

After much research in Dec 2009 I purchased this substrate for my 3 tanks, 75gal and 2 20's. Now April 2010 and my plants are beautiful, and the fish adore it, easy for them to root around in and build, no sore noses. I highly recommend it!! Love the buckets!

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