[jerrybforl]

substate is a aquatic soil and yes it can support rocks as it compacts with water being added. dont shove your siphon into the substrate just simple guide it along the bottom to get out any mulm that you see. also cichlids are terrible fish for plants aquariums as they like to move things around.

 

[jerrybforl]

well if you ever need any help setting up drop me an email through my profile. i have learned some tricks after many trial and error. also intothenew you can do terrecing with rocks or like i used recently turtle steps that i laid on their sides and used as a terrece.