Spang
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I will be getting a new tank in a few weeks. It will be 80cm x 45cm x 45 cm. Lighting will be 2 x 18W T8. So not heavy on the light pretty much 1WPG. I am also in the process of trying to source the parts for FE Co2 but this could take some time because I have to work to a budget.
The big issue I have is with substrates, I have read a lot and am confused. I will be keeping Corys also, so any substrate I use will have to be cory friendly. I also want it to be black because I like the look a lot.
1.) So which substrates will last a long time?
2.) Are aquasoils Cory friendly?
3.) Will aqua soils break down to form a mud after a year to two years forcing me to rescape?
4.) Alot of aquasoils say they lower PH some say this effect only lasts for one to two years, is this the case with all aquasoils?
5.) How deep should I ideally make the substrate?
and off topic for substrates
6.) With such low lighting will CO2 be neccesary and dosing ferts? ( I understand this will mean slower growing ).
Thanks for your time.
The big issue I have is with substrates, I have read a lot and am confused. I will be keeping Corys also, so any substrate I use will have to be cory friendly. I also want it to be black because I like the look a lot.
1.) So which substrates will last a long time?
2.) Are aquasoils Cory friendly?
3.) Will aqua soils break down to form a mud after a year to two years forcing me to rescape?
4.) Alot of aquasoils say they lower PH some say this effect only lasts for one to two years, is this the case with all aquasoils?
5.) How deep should I ideally make the substrate?
and off topic for substrates
6.) With such low lighting will CO2 be neccesary and dosing ferts? ( I understand this will mean slower growing ).
Thanks for your time.