Mbuna Dave
Fish Crazy
I am starting a new fish setup,the first for a few years as mentioned in my introduction.
I am getting a Juwel vision 260 on friday and i would like to create a planted aquarium to be proud of.
My question is,which substrate is best used to create a beautiful looking tank,i have read on these forums that beachems and onyx is good but i am new to these products,in my early days as an aquarist i only used gravel and always had ugly looking and tired plants which never really grew well.
Some of you say that sand i best,this again i have never used.
Also i have read that a mix of them both work well,i just done know which is best.
If i use a mix would it be difficult to clean and would the two become one when cleaning.
And what plants are best used.
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Regards.
Dave.
I am getting a Juwel vision 260 on friday and i would like to create a planted aquarium to be proud of.
My question is,which substrate is best used to create a beautiful looking tank,i have read on these forums that beachems and onyx is good but i am new to these products,in my early days as an aquarist i only used gravel and always had ugly looking and tired plants which never really grew well.
Some of you say that sand i best,this again i have never used.
Also i have read that a mix of them both work well,i just done know which is best.
If i use a mix would it be difficult to clean and would the two become one when cleaning.
And what plants are best used.
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Regards.
Dave.