Hello,
I will briefly try to describe my thoughts. I have my tank not filled up yet and the substrate is consisted only of somewhat coarser sand.
The average height is 4 to 5 cms however the left and right back corners are significantly higher; about 10 cm or so.
I am thinking of placing volcano mineral (let's assume it's the JBL) ONLY in those corners to prevent any "bad" water circulation inside the substrate. If I want to do that I should put the mineral into some filter bags to ensure that nothing will reach the surface in long term.
From what I know, the main advantages of doing that is the oxygenation inside the substrate and the higher CEC which probably helps. I dont know if those minerals are also enriched with any nutrients ; they probably have some.
First things first, what do you think of the above? Should I continue considering of it or just let it be as it is?
Last but not least, there is a small issue.
On the first layer of substrate I have already spread about 10 of tropica's nutrition capsules. Not many but still, if I move the sand some of all those resin balls will come up to the surface.
Is that a problem or who cares?
I will briefly try to describe my thoughts. I have my tank not filled up yet and the substrate is consisted only of somewhat coarser sand.
The average height is 4 to 5 cms however the left and right back corners are significantly higher; about 10 cm or so.
I am thinking of placing volcano mineral (let's assume it's the JBL) ONLY in those corners to prevent any "bad" water circulation inside the substrate. If I want to do that I should put the mineral into some filter bags to ensure that nothing will reach the surface in long term.
From what I know, the main advantages of doing that is the oxygenation inside the substrate and the higher CEC which probably helps. I dont know if those minerals are also enriched with any nutrients ; they probably have some.
First things first, what do you think of the above? Should I continue considering of it or just let it be as it is?
Last but not least, there is a small issue.
On the first layer of substrate I have already spread about 10 of tropica's nutrition capsules. Not many but still, if I move the sand some of all those resin balls will come up to the surface.
Is that a problem or who cares?