Ok guys, I've read for a while and I think I need to get the following:
1layer - flourite, for the plants to root
2layer - just a little laterite for nutrition
3 layer - any kind of gravel for decor purpose only
Is this correct... any recommendations?
2006-10-30 02:22:10 · 3 answers · asked by Ricky 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Anyone has a planted tank?
2006-10-31 00:20:18 · update #1
If they are true underwater plants, you don't need anything but gravel. The problem with putting in fine substrate under the gravel is that it can get stirred up and cloud the water, especially if you have bottom feeders, and they can root just fine in gravel. The most important thing for the plants is the lighting. I only keep sword plants and floating plants but they have all thrived and spread with the use of plain aquarium gravel and good lighting.
2006-10-30 03:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
too complex a mix...stick with a pound of gravel per gallon of water
2006-11-03 01:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know a thing about that stuff, I have a black thumb. But here is a forum all about planted tanks, http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/
2006-10-30 10:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋