New to planted tanks

[Coel03]

thanks moose

 

[anarekist]

i would suggest you use a proper substrate for the plants.

 

[Coel03]

My substrate will consist of 40lbs sand 20 of which is flourite and 20lbs of gravel. will that be sufficient for root growth?

 

[anarekist]

depends on how deep it will be 2-3 inches is good.

 

[Coel03]

Thanks it should be atleast 2" deep


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[anarekist]

if you need more advice the guys over at plantedtank.net are helpful.

 

[JasonG75]

if you need more advice the guys over at plantedtank.net are helpful.

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[thepotz]

I use a mix of miracle gro organic potting soil and organic topsoil mixed 50/50 for my 2" base nutrient for my plants to grow on, and then 1.5" of sand over that to lock it down. My plants grow and grow, without dosing anything. I use an algae scrubber for filtration, and to keep the algae from growing in my tank. I do use a diy co2 to add co2. I also added a couple pinches of steel shavings from behind my bench grinder to the base mix for a lil iron too. In my opinion, plants should grow out of dirt... not gravel.

 

[JasonG75]

plants should grow out of dirt... not gravel.

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[squidyboy0]

I would not suggest adding anacharis to your tank. If you do it will take over and you will need to clip it back often to keep it in shape


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