Substrate

[richchappy]

Yay i got a new tank for xmas wooooooo 125l with stand etc..

The question is i have been given some flora base substrate and i was wondering if it was ok to put sand ontop of it so it was better for my corys???

Please HELP

Rich

 

[14gtr14]

I don't see why not! Not had any experience with it though, so you should maybe wait until someone with some comes along!



greg

 

[richchappy]

i have tryed it without the sand and i think it looks good, also seems soft so corys should be ok.....
Now to plan the fish and plants for it.... 125l to go at lol

Rich

 

[SuperColey1]

I'd put this in the plants and planted tanks section. I guess you're putting down a good base to grow plants in? I think George Farmer might help you with this one, or on of his compatriots on this subject.

As far as I know that's a good start for a planted tank but mix the flora with gravel before putting the sand on top. and only 1" to 1½" of sand to keep the deadly spots to a minimum.

Ask the experts in that section though

 

[zxsixr]

Don't then when u do a gravel vacum it will alll mix together??

Sorry new to the whole fish keeping seen as i too was thinking of a black sand base.

 

[SuperColey1]

correct. if you have an under gravel filter then you need to use grave, hence the name. smaller particles will get into the filtration system making it a bu**er to clean, but if you use other filtration internal or external, then you can mix your flourite with gravel, add a 1 inch layer of play sand or pool sand over the top, and plant away.