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Thank you Nabokovfan87. Now I understand why the aqua soil should be eventually removed. Also, thanks for the welcome.

Hi all, I setup my tanks using aqua soil capped by gravel. It did have an effect on the gh,kh and ph in my tanks. Through my reading, it seems that the aqua soil loses nutrients over time and replacing it after a year or two is recommended. I really hate the thought of tearing apart the tanks to change substrates since I don’t plan on using aqua soil again. Is there any reason why I can’t just leave the aqua soil in the tanks for years and continue feeding the plants with Root Tabs and Easy Green? Will it eventually stop effecting the gh, kh & ph? Thank you for your thoughts.

Growing plants that thrive, instead of algae. Want to achieve a balanced tank.

I am treating my tank with a level 1 salt treatment. Will my API Freshwater testing kit or the Aquarium Co-op test strips read accurately?

Thank you all for your input. 😀

Hi. I watched the Aquarium Co-op video on determining how frequently an aquarium needs water changes and it makes sense. I am concerned however that by doing fewer water changes it will cause detritus worms in the aquarium. Are there always detritus worms in an aquarium or are they transported in from plants or snails?