Gravel In A Planted Tank?

[jacko9901]

hi

i already have gravel in my tank and i have decided to turn it into a planted tank. can i use the current gravel that i have as the substrate? i will be using CO2 and ferts but can i have succesful plant growth using gravel or should i use a special substrate?

 

[emzyp]

hi

i already have gravel in my tank and i have decided to turn it into a planted tank. can i use the current gravel that i have as the substrate? i will be using CO2 and ferts but can i have succesful plant growth using gravel or should i use a special substrate?

that will be fine. i have gravel in my tank with plants and i dont have any CO2 or put any extras in for them and they are fine

 

[aaronnorth]

it will be ok but it means you will need to dose more in the water column, you can help this by putting root tabs ear the base of plants.