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To soil or not to soil

avyas

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Hello.
I’m thinking about combining sand substrate with plants placed more debailt towards the back of the tank. I have a 200 Ltr tank.
My question is whether it’s best to add soil below the sand or not?
I’m the past when I’ve tried this, the soil rises to the top in some places and then looks messy.
Is there anyway I can prevent this ?
 
The soil will certainly help with nutrients but is not the only option, you could go for root tabs for example.

As for the mixing, you want to add a screen on top of the soil and then add the sand, Greenhouse shading works well.
 
The soil will certainly help with nutrients but is not the only option, you could go for root tabs for example.

As for the mixing, you want to add a screen on top of the soil and then add the sand, Greenhouse shading works well.
Thanks.
I was wondering if that helps...

so soil, screen, sand
 
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