Substrate which?

[Mickslack]

Hi i am setting up a new tank and it will be filled with play sand what is the best substrate to add with it to enable palnts to grow

 

[The-Wolf]

layerite is the best but overpriced IMO
I have used fullers earth(petex cat litter) topped with sand
and the plants seem to love it.

I did confirm with petex that their cat litter was 100% natural and nothing added which it is. you must make sure the cat litter is safe, some have oudour absorbers etc added.

 

[Mickslack]

layerite is the best but overpriced IMO
I have used fullers earth(petex cat litter) topped with sand
and the plants seem to love it.

I did confirm with petex that their cat litter was 100% natural and nothing added which it is. you must make sure the cat litter is safe, some have oudour absorbers etc added.

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sounds good hope it was not to absorbant otherwise the fish would have nowere to swin (sorry bad joke) would you still use root tabs

 

[The-Wolf]

when I added the fullers earth I did add root tabs to the plants, just to give them a boost.
Another tip on re-planting is trim the roots(not too much), as this will promote growth.