Pebble substrate and root tabs

[bettaman95]

Hello, I was wondering if root tabs can be used in pebble substrate? Thank you

 

[ColdKoi]

What type of root tabs are you thinking about and how deep is the substrate (or the depth of the tab)

I would definitely suggest not using a root tab that is a gel capsule type in a relatively shallow pebble substrate. It’s highly likely that the contents will just disperse into the water column once the gel capsule melts

 

[bettaman95]

The substrate is 2 inches deep. I hadn't had any in mind but was hoping to find some type of fertilizer I could use if I decided to add amazon swords(would only do if it's possible)

 

[ColdKoi]

That’s going to be a tough one. Amazon sword is a heavy root feeder, not best suited to a gravel substrate, but anything is possible

if you’re going to go for it, I would lean towards using a puck style tab like flourish tabs over a gel capsule type and make sure they’re buried as deep as you can to prevent leaching.