I'm sorry if I'm reposting something that has probably been answered 100's of times. I looked through the plant forum and didn't see it...so here goes.
What challenges and advantages (if any) or disadvantages would I have doing a planted tank with coarse play sand as a substrate?
Is sand good and acceptable substrate for plants or would I be better off going with eco-complete? Cost is a concern here. Play sand is much cheaper and I would like to be a little thrifty with it if possible.
I have read up on sand in general, and the challenges/differences you face using it as opposed to other substrates, but what I really want to know is the plant aspect.
Some info on the planned setup:
55 gallon aquarium.
Inhabitants: Primarily angelfish, discus. A couple of gouramis.
Hang on back filtration, probably a bio wheel equipped unit.
Plants I want to order: South Central American Plant Habitats Tetra Guppy Angel Hatchetfish Fish Habitats
Planning on using Flourish as a primary fertilizer.
What challenges and advantages (if any) or disadvantages would I have doing a planted tank with coarse play sand as a substrate?
Is sand good and acceptable substrate for plants or would I be better off going with eco-complete? Cost is a concern here. Play sand is much cheaper and I would like to be a little thrifty with it if possible.
I have read up on sand in general, and the challenges/differences you face using it as opposed to other substrates, but what I really want to know is the plant aspect.
Some info on the planned setup:
55 gallon aquarium.
Inhabitants: Primarily angelfish, discus. A couple of gouramis.
Hang on back filtration, probably a bio wheel equipped unit.
Plants I want to order: South Central American Plant Habitats Tetra Guppy Angel Hatchetfish Fish Habitats
Planning on using Flourish as a primary fertilizer.