Osmcote in substrate

[aliclarke86]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but could osmocote be used sparingly as an additive under a soil substrate without any major effects to water chemistry?

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[DrRob]

I do it, haven't had any trouble from it.

 

[aliclarke86]

OK cool how much do you use I was thinking just a small amount at the bottom of the tank, soil layer "dusting" osmocote then top layer?

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[Henry]

I went for Osmocote, then soil, then upper layer. I figured any nutrients would be taken up by the soil to be fed to the plants. It also safeguards against any potential problems (not that there are any...)

 

[DrRob]

I went for a fine scattering. I've had a few balls escape with digging cichlids being in the tank. They pick at them occasionally, but don't eat them.

About 1 dessert spoon per square foot of tank base for me. First thing in, then the substrates.

 

[oldbloke]

Me too.
No problems.

 

[aliclarke86]

Thanks for all the replies people 🙂

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