billiemackers
Member
Hi all,
I'm just curious to see which substrates people have had good success in low tech setups with crypts?
I currently have a small aquarium, which is going OK but I'm tempted to overhaul it with a crypt dominated setup. I think it makes sense to get 'good' at propagating less demanding plants first before I waste any more money. After debating whether or not to go down the CO2 injection route I have decided against it for now and will most likely dose easycarbo daily.
The substrate I currently use is CAL aqua labs black earth premium, which is OK but a little bit light to plant in. I still have quite a bit of it left but would a capped dirt substrate suit my needs better? I also think sand/gravel capped substrates look a bit more natural.
Is there anything I could add to my black earth substrate to make it more nutritious?
I'd love something like this:
http://definiteaquascape.tv/FA07_Tank07.html
This shouldn't be hard enough, right?
Any help much appreciated, cheers
I'm just curious to see which substrates people have had good success in low tech setups with crypts?
I currently have a small aquarium, which is going OK but I'm tempted to overhaul it with a crypt dominated setup. I think it makes sense to get 'good' at propagating less demanding plants first before I waste any more money. After debating whether or not to go down the CO2 injection route I have decided against it for now and will most likely dose easycarbo daily.
The substrate I currently use is CAL aqua labs black earth premium, which is OK but a little bit light to plant in. I still have quite a bit of it left but would a capped dirt substrate suit my needs better? I also think sand/gravel capped substrates look a bit more natural.
Is there anything I could add to my black earth substrate to make it more nutritious?
I'd love something like this:
http://definiteaquascape.tv/FA07_Tank07.html
This shouldn't be hard enough, right?
Any help much appreciated, cheers