Substrate suggestions

[Snuffy Smith]

I'm looking to a planted tank for a 34 gallon cube I was given.... I'm currently in the planning/research stages and was wondering the thoughts of others on the substrate needed? Should I try to mix my own, buy premixed/prepackaged if what is the recommended brand, amount (20x20x20 tank). Any information or help will be greatly appreciated.


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[Brian_Nano12g]

Eco Complete or Floramax are good substrates. For low tech planted tanks, sand is okay. There's usually a substrate for all types of budgets, some better than others (depending on how you look at it).

 

[nshepler]

I do a organic dirt with sand or a fine gravel cap.


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