Substrate for new planted tank

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Re: Substrate for new planted tank

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ishaan wrote:i have used them in my tank and i think they are safe to be used
Thanks will add them to the tank tomorow. Also have managed to get some rocks. Will be adding that too. And then have to look for plants.....another challenge.
I don't think getting plants will be a challenge, i think rajiv sir can help you,most of the plants in my tank are from his tanks :LOL
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and i think you should start a new topic in aquascaping journal because your substrate query is finished and journal has started
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abartar wrote:
ishaan wrote:i have used them in my tank and i think they are safe to be used
Thanks will add them to the tank tomorow. Also have managed to get some rocks. Will be adding that too. And then have to look for plants.....another challenge.
I don't think getting plants will be a challenge, i think rajiv sir can help you,most of the plants in my tank are from his tanks :LOL

He has been already kind enough to guide me on each and every step. It will be too much to ask for plants also.....
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ishaan wrote:and i think you should start a new topic in aquascaping journal because your substrate query is finished and journal has started

Sure will end this topic with the final photos of the tank substrate.
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abartar wrote:He has been already kind enough to guide me on each and every step. It will be too much to ask for plants also.....
Wait for his reply here, i don't think he will mind that because he has helped many hobbyist with plants and shrimps. :oops:
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Don't worry about plants, I will sure help you as much I can.
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Nice to see the conversation and the gravel is also safe I believe!!!

So all the best!!!

Another question(hope i am not irritating you)!!! Have you make your substrate(soilrite or laterite) wet already???

If its not yet wet, also when you will pour the top layer try to make it dry, it will easier to place the wood and rocks and level it.
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parthapratim22 wrote:Nice to see the conversation and the gravel is also safe I believe!!!

So all the best!!!

Another question(hope i am not irritating you)!!! Have you make your substrate(soilrite or laterite) wet already???

If its not yet wet, also when you will pour the top layer try to make it dry, it will easier to place the wood and rocks and level it.

No not at all. All these points were quite useful. After all experience speaks.
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Here is the photo of the rocks. I hope they are fine for the aquarium. Will change it later if anything better is found.
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check if they are suitable with the help of vinegar test
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