something that will grow plants well, but I don't exactly have the money for the expensive fluorite, but would sand work? I could aerate it with an air wand.
Whats the best substrate?
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cheaper = regular gravel
No need for fancy substrates for plants. If you want add laterite or even a few root tabs under the substrate and you are good to go
No need for fancy substrates for plants. If you want add laterite or even a few root tabs under the substrate and you are good to go
Funny thread title. Best substrate is ADA aquasoil, but it'll cost you.
Like BK said, cheap gravel or play sand are good cheap substrates.
Like BK said, cheap gravel or play sand are good cheap substrates.
i definitely would go with laterite.. it's cheap and can transform regular gravel into an excellent substrate for plants.
i would stay away from root tabs unless youre trying to grow big heavy root feeders like amazon swords and the like.. theyre easily stirred up and tend to cause lots of problems (algae) when they do.
i would stay away from root tabs unless youre trying to grow big heavy root feeders like amazon swords and the like.. theyre easily stirred up and tend to cause lots of problems (algae) when they do.
I've always been with Eco-complete. It has done so good things for me. So my vote is eco-complete haha, my opinion of course.
yes. lets go out and get buckets of dirt for our tanks.