First of all I am a novice (green head boy) in aquatic planting. In my opinion, I started with ADA soil coz I was really impressed with the term "nature aquarium". The nature aquarium hobby really give a sense of peace and calmness by trimming and improve on the scaping

ADA soils give you a different method approached to aquatic planting. It's different and let you concentrate more on aquascaping instead. I am learning from all the master here in this forum although you guys are much younger than me. When comes to the question of skills that shouldn't arise. It's an experience and journey rather than skill. I know this is sensitive but sometimes pride and ego comes in the equation. Everyone is evolving so it's technology, and ADA gives us the advantage why not use it. I must admit ADA give us an upper hand in planting but it's not free of problems. Maybe different set of problems.

I am very impress with Stan, from the picture still very young and very knowledgable and very diplomatic approach. I do not want to create any enemy here. just my opinion.

peace