Aquatic Plant Central - View Single Post

dwalstad · 06-15-2009, 05:56 PM

[quote=ollie78;478354]Never really thought about using potting plants. Would not be very noticeable if an inch or so of gravel was around the pots.QUOTE]

Please do not bury pots in a deep layer of gravel. You will have to constantly vacuum the gravel to prevent it from eventually becoming anaerobic and toxic to the fish.

My advice: Hide your pots behind driftwood or lava rocks that rest directly on the glass bottom (or a very thin layer of gravel).

06-15-2009, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dwalstad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,103 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 62275	Re: Apogeton Boiviaianus potted in topsoil [quote=ollie78;478354]Never really thought about using potting plants. Would not be very noticeable if an inch or so of gravel was around the pots.QUOTE] Please do not bury pots in a deep layer of gravel. You will have to constantly vacuum the gravel to prevent it from eventually becoming anaerobic and toxic to the fish. My advice: Hide your pots behind driftwood or lava rocks that rest directly on the glass bottom (or a very thin layer of gravel).