Best aquasoil to cap with pool filter sand

[CiwisAquatics]

So I'm planning out my 75 gallon planted tank awhile & would really like to use an aquasoil underneath a layer of pool filter sand. I was first considering doing a dirted tank but decided against it since dirt seems like a pain to use in a larger tank, especially if/when I would tear it down. I don't want to use root tabs because I've never really cared for them & honestly just don't like them. My next option is gonna be an aquasoil I guess. I'm planning on having root feeders like Jungle val, Amazon swords, and a few species of crypts (parva, wendtii & possibly spiralis). I've been researching to try to figure out a good option of aquasoil to use but haven't come to any helpful conclusions & would like to have some others opinions. Should I just go with root tabs despite my disliking of them? Do I do a dirted tank anyway?
The only aquasoil I have experience with previously is Fluval stratum & it's not my favorite. Also, I had previously tried to cap it with sand as a little experiment it just got all mixed together & didn't look too nice. So, any input would be very much appreciated & I hope you all have a nice day/night!

 

[Chewbacca773]

So I'm planning out my 75 gallon planted tank awhile & would really like to use an aquasoil underneath a layer of pool filter sand. I was first considering doing a dirted tank but decided against it since dirt seems like a pain to use in a larger tank, especially if/when I would tear it down. I don't want to use root tabs because I've never really cared for them & honestly just don't like them. My next option is gonna be an aquasoil I guess. I'm planning on having root feeders like Jungle val, Amazon swords, and a few species of crypts (parva, wendtii & possibly spiralis). I've been researching to try to figure out a good option of aquasoil to use but haven't come to any helpful conclusions & would like to have some others opinions. Should I just go with root tabs despite my disliking of them? Do I do a dirted tank anyway?
The only aquasoil I have experience with previously is Fluval stratum & it's not my favorite. Also, I had previously tried to cap it with sand as a little experiment it just got all mixed together & didn't look too nice. So, any input would be very much appreciated & I hope you all have a nice day/night!

most aqua soils will be fine, but you could also break open some root tab capsules and spread those on the bottom for extra nutrients

 

[gray_matter16]

If I was in your situation I would dirt it. You will save so much money and to me, the mess of the dirt is worth not having to spend a fortune on a little "cleaner" aquasoil