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Customer Reviews for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
Contains all the mineral nutrients required to help nourish aquatic plants Helps increase plant growth without the nuisance of algaeWith no added dyes, paints or chemical coatings unlike most synthetic aquarium rocksEnhances the vibrant colors of aquarium plantsNatural looking fish tank rock substrate that is long-lasting Contains essential live bacteria
Average Customer Rating:
(57 Reviews) 57
Rating Breakdown 57 reviews
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55 out of 57(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
Review 1 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Great price
PostedApril 5, 2013
Aquaman05
from Massachusetts
If a freshwater planted aquarium is what you want, this is the substrate to get. With the right light combo, you will have an amazing aquascape with little effort. Petco has made sure to have the best price around when it comes to the Eco Complete substrate. Highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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best substrate so far
PostedMarch 13, 2013
osausa
from crystal river, fl
Great product, comes with live bacteria which allows you to start live plants in a much quicker and successful way. Definately I would recommend this product to anyone.
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Review 3 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Top of the line substrate
PostedJanuary 24, 2013
Zynthesis
from Gainesville FL
Eco Complete is a top of the line substrate that is ready out of the bag. I used Eco Complete in all my tanks. It's natural and great for planted aquariums. The substrate also doesn't have sharp edges and helps the health of cory cats. It's ready out of the bag and also comes with beneficial bacteria for the tank. Just pour bag contents into your tank and add water. Run normal filtration and your water will be clear in hours. The silt will settle within 24 hours.
Great Product and the price on petco is worth it with the free shipping and any other deals they got going on.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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great looking gravel
PostedJanuary 20, 2013
scoutingdad
from Illinois
Well its not really gravel, its substrate and it probably won't work with undergravel filters. Once in it has a natural looking dark color. Its absolutely great for growing plants, as long as you have enough light. I will not buy anything else for my aquariums. There is a little clouding of the water, which settles within 24 hours with filtration.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Its the only one to use
PostedDecember 25, 2012
RIDGE
from LAS VEGAS, NV
I don't normally write reviews, but as I am ready to buy this again, I decided to. All of my tanks are planted and this is the only substrate I use in over 8 tanks and two sumps. A great value and a great product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Terrific!
PostedDecember 15, 2012
in7love7
from Lafayette, IN
I used 40lbs of this over 20 lbs of Miracle Gro Organic Choice and this substrate is amazing. It caps my soil and is fine enough to keep my Limnophila Aquatica rooted in place. HC works well in this substrate for me as well. No problems with floating plants. All of my plants are striving. I've had 5" of growth in 6 days with my Limnophila and Bacopa Monnieri plants. My HC is rooting beautifully and spreading with substrate.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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great for plants
PostedDecember 4, 2012
brokenarrowjbe
from ocala, Fl
Really did the trick for aquarium start up and shortening cycle time. Highly recommend for planted tanks with fish.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Simple to use looks great
PostedDecember 1, 2012
Jancc
from Bradenton, Fl
Read alot of good reviews for this product so when I was ready to set up a 10 gal here in Fl. for the winter months I could not find it. With petcos price I went ahead and ordered and had within aweek. Poured the whole contents in the tank, filled with water and started filter. The next day I added afew plants and afew fish to cycle. After aweek I can see plant growth already. Love the black color with the reddish brown particles mixed in.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Better than Flourite
PostedNovember 6, 2012
Fuzz12
from Illinois
Doesn't cloud up the water. Doesn't have to be rinsed. Not messy. Too soon to say how well it works for plants.
5 bags to get 3" in a tank with a 48"x13" footprint (624 square inches)
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Review 10 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Dissapointed
PostedOctober 27, 2012
TOA51
from Columbus, Ohio
I have to say I was dissapointed with this product. I feel like it did not deliver as promised . I found it a little light when planting in it, so even small fish can up root everything you put in it. But I guess my biggest complaint is when buying black substrate, you don't expect red flakes you get in this. I had to buy black gravel to cover it so I would get the effect I wanted. Next time, I'll just buy the black gravel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 11 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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excellent plant substrate
PostedOctober 27, 2012
wingyuu
from NYC
I always recommend this gravel for any planted tanks. Mind you, it's a little expensive, but it definitely works well with rooted plants that are nutrient hogs. This substrate is actually a mix of different sized gravels, some almost small enough to be sand, which is good since it makes things a little bit easier for roots to grow in. No need to wash, although you can. I like that it's completely black, which looks great, helps the tank inhabitants to look great, and avoids causing your fish's colors to fade from too much light relfecting into their eyes. This stuff has been termed a CEC, meaning it absorbs fertilizers and releases them when needed; very useful. The only way this stuff will promote algae growth is if algae grow directly on it. Hasn't happened for me, and I've been using it for years. Extremely recommended!!!
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Review 12 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Awesome Substrate
PostedOctober 18, 2012
IanE
from Crestview, FL
I was recently starting a 10 gallon shrimp tank and needed a good substrate for plants. For less than $18, this stuff did the trick and my plants are GREEN! It's also very easy to plant even the most delicate of plants like micro sword because the pebbles are so fine.
When I dumped this into my tank, the water became extremely cloudy, but it does go away after about 5 hours if you have a good filter. Plus, the materials in this gravel are 100% organic, so it won't hurt your fish if you already have some in there.
Overall, I do recommend this substrate to anyone looking for healthy plant growth. One bag sufficiently covered my 10 gallon tank and you would probably need 2 bags if you have anything bigger than a 15 gallon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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awesome product
PostedOctober 8, 2012
shytell75
from tucson az
great product easy to use plants love it didnt change water chemistry at all highly recommended
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Review 14 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Eco Complete Black Aquarium Substrate
PostedOctober 7, 2012
Rmikey
from Ct
I bought Eco Complete after deciding I wanted to try a my hand at a planted aquarium. I am very happy I bought this product. It looks beautiful and my plants are doing great. Absolutely no clouding or problems when putting in this substrate, I just dumped it into my tank and the substrate settled on the bottom nicely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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this product was exactly what was advertised
PostedSeptember 29, 2012
janniepoo
from klamath falls, oregon
not only was this product shipped so fast , and on top of that , on sale, i was surprised at how good it looks in my aquarium. my fish seem to love their new "carpet". so far i have taken all but one of my plastic plants out of the aquarium. thats because all my live plants were very small. i will be taking out the last plastic plant very soon because now my plants are growing like "weeds" lol . it's only been a little over a week since i put the substrate in the aquarium . thanks for making a great product available. jan
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Review 16 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Great product
PostedSeptember 13, 2012
gypsygirl69
from Chicago
I bought Eco Complete after deciding I wanted to try a my hand at a planted aquarium. I am very happy I bought this product. It looks beautiful and my plants are doing great. My goldfish seem to be doing fine with it also, foraging through it just like they did with ordinary gravel. Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Foggy water
PostedAugust 3, 2012
FishNHamsterLuvr
from Monticello, MN
I purchased this substrate off this website about a week ago. I received it yesterday. I was a little skeptical about the fact that it says you don't have to rinse it. I didn't, and emptied the water content out of the bag like the directions say. I scooped it out into my 20 gallon and stirred it up with the black sand I already had in there. When I was finished, my water was so cloudy I couldnt see 2 inches into the tank. I then read the reviews on this item, and just about everyone said it will NOT cloud your water. So, with nothing to do but to wait, I let my two filters clear it up. It was pretty much clear this morning, but not crystal. I still needed to level it out and such so thats exactly what I did. And whaddya know, it clouded up my water again! I have an itty bitty 2 gallon filled with guppies that are supposed to be in the 20 gallon, but cannot be because of the clouded water. I have no plants as of yet, but Im planning to get some asap. So far, Im very dissatisfied with this product. I have a feeling that every time I decorate or put something into the substrate, the water will cloud up. Looks like I'll be spending money on a water clarifier. :/
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 18 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Totally worth it!
PostedJuly 28, 2012
Nimy
from Poulsbo, WA
Eco-Complete is by far my favorite substrate for all five of my household tanks. The plants love it, the fish and shrimp love it, and it makes the tanks look great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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My Favorite
PostedJune 7, 2012
GrammyT
from Utah
Eco Complete is not messy at all. You open the package and put it in your aquarium and then put your plants in. No mess at all. No rinsing,etc. It has the good bacteria in it to help with tank cycling.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Eco Complete Planted Black Aquarium Substrate
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Great Substrate!
PostedApril 18, 2012
ECW44
from Honolulu, Hi.
I love this substrate. It is inert (which means it will not break down like other plant substrates) and filled with goodies that your plants (and tank) need. Just open the bag, pour it out in your tank, and level it out. No cleaning/rinsing needed at all! Wait 5-10 minutes for things to settle and fill your tank up. No cloudy water, no fuss, no mess, no problems. For those wondering, the gravel is similar to lava rock chards. It's sorted well for a nice even patricle size, dark black, and even shiny! Do yourself a favor and buy it now. You won't regret it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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