New tank need suggestions for a low light budget

[vapocalyptic]

It's a twenty gallon long with sand from petsmart. Should I add a layer of floramax or a similar soil? Also the stock light is fairly week. Suggestions? I'm trying to keep it low budget. Did a lot of work with aquariums in the past but it's been years since I had one. Good to be back. Liking the tank so far but wish the middle driftwood would sink so I could ditch the rock! It's running an aqua clear 30. Need some other ideas on plants that could work at the moment with the current lighting.

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[Coursair]

I use straight sand, make sure it's at least 1.5-2" deep. I use Root Tabs for my Crypts and other plants.

If you add another layer, they will mix. It doesn't always end up pretty.


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[vapocalyptic]

Yeah should probably stick with the sand. Should I add the rest of the 20lb bag? Have roughly half of it left. Got a bio wheel 30 and 100w heater coming in the morning so now what I need is low light plants and possibly supplements.

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[Coursair]

Just don't exceed 3". I usually have the sand slightly shallower in the front to create a mild slope so that any detritus rolls to the front where I can see it and clean it.

I have MTS snails to keep sand clean and aerated.


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