Sand as a substrate

[Benson]

Hey all,

Thanks for your replies :)

I bought some play pit sand and now am in the process of washing it. I will try it in one of my smaller aquariums to see how it goes. I would like to see how the plants and fish do with it, plus keeping it clean. Thanks again!

B

[aquatic-store]

plants generally do not do well in strictly sand as it gets compact and has no nutrient value.

marc
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[Benson]

Should I mix it with flourite???

Thanks

[Mantis_22]

yes, also with a small (1mm, 2mm) natural gravel rock, then the sand. Reason is dividing it makes it not a compact for plant roots to grow..