My primary interest in the aquarium hobby is planted tanks, and I *HATE* (notice the capitalization and asterisks) Flourite.MikeNYC said:Do you think that the flourite is worth the dirt/cloudiness? I have Apistos coming, so I wanted to plant pretty heavily and I know it is good for plants. I love the color, but I can get a nice natural substrate from Caribsea that looks similar.
MikeNYC said:No Co2, I am trying not to get too fancy. My PH is around 6.6.
If I go with straight sand, will the swords grow? I hear that sand will crush the roots of all plants.