Reddit reviews Fluval Plant Stratum, 4.4-Pound

We found 2 Reddit comments about Fluval Plant Stratum, 4.4-Pound. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Substrate for freshwater aquariums onlyDoes not discolor water, and helps control organic discoloration usually present when natural driftwood is usedStimulates strong plant growthProvides optimal water quality for fishRecommended depth is 1.25 inches to 1.5 inches

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2 Reddit comments about Fluval Plant Stratum, 4.4-Pound:

u/kiyyou · 2 pointsr/Aquariums

Thanks for the reply!
I'll look into Java moss, since it seems to be hardy and good for a beginner. I was thinking about buying Fluval Stratum as substrate but since it's pretty expensive I might wait until the summer to make it a planted tank.

u/bhufflepuff · 1 pointr/PlantedTank

Thanks for the thoughts! Couple of questions regarding them though.

Does a small time variance of around an hour of light time make a large difference? Like for example, I work an eight hour shift but go get dinner before coming home from work, so it might be on 8.5 or 9 hours a couple of days a week. Or is the timer mainly for convenience sake?

I had mixed up the three seachem products instructions. I realize now that I was dosing two extra doses of flourish a week instead of the excel. Should I forgo a couple of doses of flourish since it is the fertilizer and just use a tad bit more excel for a couple of days until the algae is gone? My lfs sells these fancy measuring kits with a syringe type thing, eyedropper, and some measured glasses for two bucks, so I got one of those when I first thought about doing the tank. So the measurements were right, just not the correct product. >_< My fault lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-12690-Plant-Stratum-4-4-Pound/dp/B004H1STY2 This is the type of substrate I am using. Is it not considered a fertilized substrate? I almost picked up root tabs today just in case, but I figured I would ask first.

As for the light, would an outside desk lamp work since I currently have a hood and no slot for another light in the hood?

Last question, What do you think would be a good photoperiod for reducing the algae? I have read to leave the light off completely, but I dont think I would want to do that to the plants.