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Permalink Reply by Alex Ayala on July 26, 2013 at 11:03pm

ur better off with eco complete if u want sand cuz that is a bit bigger than normal sand and is perfect for plant growth but since u already set up the tank... its up to you 

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Permalink Reply by Jhonsel on July 26, 2013 at 11:37pm

yea but eco complete is kind of expensive and either way my petco doesnt carry it which is odd so im thinking about natural gravel but what size do you reccomend for plant growth and im also dosing with api leaf zone.

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Permalink Reply by Peter on July 27, 2013 at 6:28pm

If ur layer of sand isnt huge it shouldnt be a problem. If ur really worried just poke at ur substrate with a skewer or toothpick. If ur gonna change it n e thing works with plants. Sand gravel blasting sand flourite ada power sand dirt whatever u chose

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Permalink Reply by Jhonsel on July 27, 2013 at 6:55pm

yea but will plants grow well in sand because sand wont allow oxygen to get through so the roots will die.

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Permalink Reply by Peter on July 27, 2013 at 7:11pm

Yes they will grow fine lots of ppl use sand in their tank. I have a planted tank with only sand. My plants are doing great

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Permalink Reply by Peter on July 27, 2013 at 7:21pm

Also its only wen ur sand layer is huge were it compacts and creates anarobic bacteria

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Permalink Reply by Jhonsel on July 27, 2013 at 7:39pm

Oh ok but will plants grow better in sand or gravel?

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Permalink Reply by Jhonsel on July 27, 2013 at 7:48pm

but how does oxygen get into the plants roots in sand and do you use root tabs

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