Will the plants be able to grow through the gravel/sand?

[kbkyle]

Im planning on making my first aquascape and im looking at this substrate as my main substrate >> https://www.amazon.com/Flourite-7-k...id=1612904916&sprefix=planted+tank+sub&sr=8-3

I have questions though, if I put sand or gravel on top as a second layer, will the plants be able to grow through the gravel/sand?

Another question is, is sand safe for African dwarf frogs? What about otocinclus catfish? They suck around everywhere won't the sand hurt them? Sorry guys im very new.

 

[KingJamal2]

Im planning on making my first aquascape and im looking at this substrate as my main substrate >> https://www.amazon.com/Flourite-7-k...id=1612904916&sprefix=planted+tank+sub&sr=8-3

I have questions though, if I put sand or gravel on top as a second layer, will the plants be able to grow through the gravel/sand?

Another question is, is sand safe for African dwarf frogs? What about otocinclus catfish? They suck around everywhere won't the sand hurt them? Sorry guys im very new.

yes, it will be fine for both otos and ADFs. The plants will be able to grow through sand or gravel no problem. (i'd do sand )

 

[kbkyle]

yes, it will be fine for both otos and ADFs. The plants will be able to grow through sand or gravel no problem. (i'd do sand )

thank you so much

 

[kbkyle]

I am really confused about substrate, I want to make a NON-CO2 aquascape, and I'm just looking for substrate.. but what should I get? I hear so many things about subsrates lowering pH levels and all that im just so confused. Is there a guide?

 

[mrsP]

I have gravel, and lush plants. Secret? Ferts and liquid carbon, perfectly inert substrate. I think in demanding scape it would not work, but for low tech it's perfect.

 

[kbkyle]

I have gravel, and lush plants. Secret? Ferts and liquid carbon, perfectly inert substrate. I think in demanding scape it would not work, but for low tech it's perfect.

Man this is all so confusing

 

[mrsP]

What is? Can I help? Because gravel doesn't have any nutrients, I use liquid fertilizer, and after algae problems I started to use also liquid carbon, and noticed it also affect to plant growth. But because gravel does not have any nutrients, I wouln't try to grow demanding plants. Easy ones are doing great, so I stick with them.

 

[kbkyle]

What is? Can I help? Because gravel doesn't have any nutrients, I use liquid fertilizer, and after algae problems I started to use also liquid carbon, and noticed it also affect to plant growth. But because gravel does not have any nutrients, I wouln't try to grow demanding plants. Easy ones are doing great, so I stick with them.

alright thank you

 

[mrsP]

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