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Hi,
I wanted to touch on a subject that's always been of interest to me- the substrate. While accepting that there are many ways to maintain a planted aquarium, I would suggest to you that a properly structured substrate will increase your odds of long-term success.
Taking mother nature as a guide and looking at available research, I submit that a substrate should:
Do you agree? Do you know of any other substrates that meet the above?
TIA.
I wanted to touch on a subject that's always been of interest to me- the substrate. While accepting that there are many ways to maintain a planted aquarium, I would suggest to you that a properly structured substrate will increase your odds of long-term success.
Taking mother nature as a guide and looking at available research, I submit that a substrate should:
- Provide nutrients to plants on a long-term basis but not run the risk of fouling your water;
- Allow for some exchange of water between the water column and the substrate solution;
- Be conducive to the growth and recycling of an ecosystem composed of bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms;
- Properly hold your plant roots while not damaging them; and
- Look good in your aquarium.
Do you agree? Do you know of any other substrates that meet the above?
TIA.