id_darren
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In the substrate chapter she explains the easiest way to set up a new tank. " I layer the tank bottom with dry soil to a depth of 1 - 1.5 inch , next I cover the soil with about 1 inch of gravel so that the substrate is about 2.5 inch deep ( I don`t bother to wash the gravel beforehand)
I add water to the tank so that the substrate is covered with 3 inch of water. The next day the tank can be planted more gravel added to cover the soil [ isn`t the soil covered with gravel already ? ]
I found other articles that emphasize to saturate the soil for a month or two to avoid unnecessary algae blooms.
http://lowlightlowtechplanted.blogspot.com/
It is my intention to inject Co2 and use aquarium soil.
I add water to the tank so that the substrate is covered with 3 inch of water. The next day the tank can be planted more gravel added to cover the soil [ isn`t the soil covered with gravel already ? ]
I found other articles that emphasize to saturate the soil for a month or two to avoid unnecessary algae blooms.
http://lowlightlowtechplanted.blogspot.com/
It is my intention to inject Co2 and use aquarium soil.