Is horticultural grit ok to use in tank?

Question

I'm going to get a few polka dot loaches and I was going to put grit down instead of the gravel for them. Is this necessary? Will it be ok to grow aquarium plants in? I haven't got an under gravel filter.

Answer 1

I would advise against it on the basis that it's difficult to know the composition of the grit or what chemicals if any were used in it's manufacture and packaging. Some chemicals would of course be very harmful to your tank, even thosse beneficial to terrestrial plants. Try aquarium sand or fine gravel, your loaches and plants will be much happier most likely.

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Answer 2

yes it will be fine, i wouldn't get plants though, they are a pain to maintain. they also tend to have snail eggs attached to them, that shouldnt be too much of a problem since most loaches will eat snails, you wont really have a problem.

edit: just make sure that there is no fertilizer or other additives to the grit, and have your water tested about a week after you set up the tank to make sure that all the levels are safe.

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