Aquarium soil

Aquarium plants are an important addition to any aquatic environment, and nowadays it’s possible to use aquarium plants that don’t need soil. Setting up and maintaining an aquarium can be a hassle, which is why many enthusiasts look for ways to save on both time and money. Not using aquarium soil or substrate is one way – there are, luckily, many aquarium plants that don’t need soil!

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To flourish, freshwater aquatic plants need a good source of light and an extensive palette of nutrients. For the latter, there must be some sort of planted

If you have a fish, you might wonder about DIY aquarium substrate. This substance is the bottom layer of your tank and often consists of gravel, rocks, or sand. Adding substrate to a fish's home allows your piscine pet to burrow in it and hunt for his food, making his tank life that much more fun.

Can you use normal soil in an aquarium? A good substrate can make a huge difference to the results you get with your live plants in your aquarium. Using soil straight from the garden isn’t a good recommendation because it isn’t organic, and non-organic soil can kill your fish. However, with the right steps, you can create your aquarium soil substrate.

Read on to learn why aquarium plants need to be anchored and the different methods in how to do this.

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In an aquarium, building a lovely carpet of plants can replicate huge open fields, provide feed, offer shelter for shrimp, and have a special attraction for aquarists.

Planting aquatic plants in the soil can cause them to root firmly into the substrate, and waterlogged conditions can develop. Here's the pros and cons of using soil as aquarium plant substrate

I've had a low-tech aquarium for a long time before I pulled the trigger on more expensive equipment. I sometimes catch myself thinking about switching back because there are so many benefits. Let's dive into