plants? sand? other substrates?

schizo_fish

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I've recently been reading up on substrates, and was wondering:
1) does sand damage plant roots? if so, why?
2) can i mix laterite, flurite, or anything else with sand to help my plants out?
3) does anyone know of anywhere in the UK, or of a website where i can buy fertile substrate (i.e. eco-complete, laterite, etc.. etc).

any help is greatly appreciated.

SF
 
I've heard that sand compacts and squishes plant roots. I personally have not noticed any adverse effects since changing my substrate to sand.
 
Hmmm they have laterite at my lfs, but I don't know if you can mix it with sand. I really have no experience with it though, I didnt bother with it cos it seemed like too much hassle.

where abouts are you? cos as I said there is laterite in my lfs but it might be a bit far to go, depending
 

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