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I use a mixture of sand/forest compost potting soil, peat, and Profile for my crypts. Percentage of composition varies pretty widely, depending on species and their acid-loving tendancies.
I tend to keep the water level low in my tanks, approx .5 in, and the soil really helps to maintain the moisture. Furthermore, I don't have to worry much about anaerobic areas and fungus in the substrate because it's able to drain pretty well if needed. The percentage of Profile increases in direct proportion to the level of water the plants are kept in. The higher the water, the more profile in the mix.
Best,
Phi
I tend to keep the water level low in my tanks, approx .5 in, and the soil really helps to maintain the moisture. Furthermore, I don't have to worry much about anaerobic areas and fungus in the substrate because it's able to drain pretty well if needed. The percentage of Profile increases in direct proportion to the level of water the plants are kept in. The higher the water, the more profile in the mix.
Best,
Phi