Planted Tank

[Joshwainwright]

Hey,
I'm thinking about starting my first planted tank and I was just wondering if I would need a plant substrate underneath sand? If it is necessary then I shall use it but if not, I would lie to spend the money on other things for my tank.

Josh.

 

[weezawoo]

Nope not necesary!i have just sand.root tabs are good to give nutrients to the roots

 

[Joshwainwright]

Great! That's good news. 7-10 days to wait until I get my new tank

 

[JenCliBee]

Hey,
I'm thinking about starting my first planted tank and I was just wondering if I would need a plant substrate underneath sand? If it is necessary then I shall use it but if not, I would lie to spend the money on other things for my tank.

Josh.

In general it isn't needed aslong as nutrients are in abundance elsewhere..IE the water column, roots tabs are a good fail safe but aslong as your column dosing is sufficient for plant mass, co2 (if adding) and lighting then you will be fine with just sand

 

[Joshwainwright]

Okay, thanks. I'm only planning on having plants that are easy to keep to start off with but after a while I may attempt some of the more challenging plants and invest in a decent CO2 system.