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Old 03-24-2008, 07:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
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There's nothing wrong with using cheap gravel. I would encourage you to use some mulm (bacteria) from another tank and a bit of peat (food for previously mentioned bacteria) sprinkled on the bottom to help speed the bacterial processes.
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