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by Freshhub
Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3180

Re: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed

As for invertebrates, I'm thinking maybe some apple or mystery snails could work in the future, but that's about it. I've had some snails before, but with the fish I've had since then, like clown loaches, it's been a no-go - they just wouldn't coexist. I don't have any experience with shrimp, but I ...
by Freshhub
Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:17 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3180

Re: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed

Considering the risk of spiking with lower quality products, I'd love to know some reliable liquid fertilizers that are worth trying. What are some good options that are less likely to cause issues, unlike those cheaper root tabs that @sSjey mentioned?
by Freshhub
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3180

Re: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed

I'm curious about root tabs - do they work like fertilizers for trees, where you stick the tab near the roots in the substrate? How often should you replace them to keep your plants healthy?
by Freshhub
Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:39 pm
Forum: Fresh Water Plants
Topic: Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed
Replies: 12
Views: 3180

Creating a live plant-friendly substrate: suggestions needed

I'm revamping my 125-gallon tank to convert it into a planted setup, and I'm still in the early stages of planning. The tank's currently home to some big cichlids that will be rehomed soon, so I'm looking for ideas to get started.

The existing substrate is a coarse white gravel that I want to ...