Gravel under soil

[Danielm]

Basic question here guys.....as my scape starts to bank upwards towards the rear of the tank, any reason why I cannot use gravel underneath as a base to give height and then put soil over the top?

Probably going to be a little short on soil, but have plenty of gravel...

Cheers

 

[alto]

Here you go

Key is choosing a gravel with good flow & don't overstuff the bags so you can shape the bag around hardscape
ADA uses their Power Sand for this, there are several ukaps journal examples using "lava"

 

[Samjpikey]

Basic question here guys.....as my scape starts to bank upwards towards the rear of the tank, any reason why I cannot use gravel underneath as a base to give height and then put soil over the top?

Probably going to be a little short on soil, but have plenty of gravel...

Cheers

No reason what's so ever... the gravel is heavier so shouldnt have a problem with the soil sinking below.

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[Danielm]

Thanks- second silly question....

When separating gravel from soil I see two options....

Have a temporary ‘dam’ (paper/ card etc) which is removed once filled and then the rocks placed over the joining line

Or

Put rocks in a fill to the rocks

Is there a right/wrong way to do this?

Thanks