viv_919 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hi guys, I've been reading the past posts, and information on planted tanks online. But I'm so confused, Some recommend sand, and flourish as a combination for sub straight, while others talk about gravel. I have a 3ft, 18'' by 15'' tank. I've eventually got to start after many unforseen delays. Been reading as much as I could on the matter. I already have a 2ft with java fern going crazy. I am currently using liquid ferts. Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Viv, I like a good gravel for my substrate. In terms of fertilisers it depends on the pllat. Plants that have a significant root system I like some sort of substrate fertiliser (e.g. for swords, crypts, anubias, vallis, various "grasses") for others I believe they gt more nutruents from the water columb (tpyical bunched plants). Most good fertiliser systems work on chelated iron which is put in long term, and other short term chemicals used daily. (Aquasonic have daily gro and the other one I cna;t remember. Both chemicals). You can buy Yates Chelated Iron at the nursery and use it in conjunction with an iron test kit if you like to do things cheaper. Steve Hi guys, I've been reading the past posts, and information on planted tanks online. But I'm so confused, Some recommend sand, and flourish as a combination for sub straight, while others talk about gravel. I have a 3ft, 18'' by 15'' tank. I've eventually got to start after many unforseen delays. Been reading as much as I could on the matter. I already have a 2ft with java fern going crazy. I am currently using liquid ferts. Viv ← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv_919 Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 Thanks Steve, I've decided to go for part river sand and gravel, to reduce sand from compacting to much. I'll also get some of the red sea, ( like florite but differnet brand) as a nutrient. Thanks, I'll check out the yates stuff as well Viv Let u know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grungefreek Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 I'll also get some of the red sea, ( like florite but differnet brand) as a nutrient. Umm, u talking bout Red Sea Florabase??? I would probably do a bit of a search in google on that one, from what i have read it isnt very good stuff. Turns to mud which is a pain when uprooting etc. Hopefully u can read This Page without having to log in, a discussion on florabase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv_919 Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Thanks for the info, useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpatine Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Red sea also make a product called Flora Root. It's basically an small container of Laterite, with some "active bacteria". Quite an expensive way to get laterite, but readily available if you dont have any other source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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