Planted tank substrate problem(eco-complete)

[PLURMaster]

Anyone have problems with eco complete substrates thta have brown dust on top. No matter how much wc or vaccum seems like never go away. I have 2 planted tanks that uses eco complete and both have the same problem. Anyone know how to get rid of it???..is it a good idea to take out all plants and take the tank only to rinse the brown dust out?any input will be appreciated.

*hope Jcardona1 have the answer to this one* heh

 

[mgamer20o0]

was it like that from the start? i know on mine it shows the dead plant mater waste and food a lot more then some of the others. not 100% sure why.

 

[jcardona1]

as mgamer said, its just dead plant matter, fish waste, etc. its called mulm. its a normal part of a planted tank. i dont worry about it much and since my tank is densely planted, i cant even get close to the substrate with the vac.

if you can get it out without disturbing your plants, great. if not, its not gonna do any harm

 

[PLURMaster]

is like that from the start and looks ugly..is like a fine brown dust on top of the substrate.