Sand and Plants...

hondaman

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• Jan 21, 2007

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will the plants do well?

 

Malbri

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• Jan 21, 2007

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Depends on the plants
I think im gonna try sand with some root tabs for my ten gallon

 

IceH2O

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• Jan 21, 2007

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This tank is sand and planted. I've rescaped since need to update the pic. Go towards the last page to see the last pic or you can start at the beginning and see the progression.

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68550

 

Malbri

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ice, did you use root tabs?

 

Mgamer20o0

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• Jan 21, 2007

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sand is great for plants. i have had a few people that tell me plants grew better in the tanks with sand then gravel.

 

IceH2O

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• Jan 21, 2007

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Malbri said:

ice, did you use root tabs?

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Only under my swords and vals and crypts. They are more of a root feeder plant. Stem plants are more of a water column feeder.

 

fresh_newby

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• Jan 21, 2007

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but a powersand/aquasoil mixture is ideal~