Substrate for emersed

[dean]

What substrate do you find works best?
I've used aquatic soil with no real success as it dries out really quickly

 

[Palm Tree]

I use john innes with extra coir or peat, you could also add some vermiculite.

 

[RynoParsons]

I use plain pottingsoil.

 

[dean]

John innes No3 ?

 

[jack-rythm]

Im not having too much of an issue with drying out soil, what are you using mate? do you cover yours to keep humid? maybe this is the reason? I dont cover mine so my water doesnt evaporate as quick. I use ADA amazonia. My hydrocotyle is going like mad! the stems have al gone rich purple/red what do you have in your bowl?

 

[Palm Tree]

John innes No3 ?

Yeah John innes no3 because I could use it if i decide to flood the tank.

 

[dean]

Aquatic soil then cover top

 

[Balik1]

Aquatic soil works great ! I used most brand s with simler results . Personally the key to this is paitence

Good luck dude

 

[dean]

Does anyone use gravel etc as a base layer, like they use in terrariums or just fill selected container with soil?