Fluval

[Fin35]

Can I add Fluval to the top of my sand? Aldo, do I vacuum this the same way I do with sand? Do I need to worry about gas pockets with freshwater sand?

 

[ZxC]

Don't add it period, it's not needed.

It would work over sand but... not ideal, they will mix eventually and it will be a pain.

 

[Fin35]

It’s not needed? I have a planted tank so I need to give it nutrients, I have snail and most fertilizers have copper which is toxic to them. Maybe I can use root tabs?

 

[earhtmother]

I recommend Thrive S which is designed for for shrimp tanks which also can not have copper

 

[Fin35]

I bought Fluval which is also shrimp safe

 

[ZxC]

I bought Fluval which is also shrimp safe

Stratum?

It doesn't claim anywhere that it supplies plants with nutrients.

All fertilizers sold for planted tanks don't contain enough copper to hurt shrimp if used correctly.

Thrive S is a good option.

 

[Weeman]

I use fertiliser and my tank is heaving with life from plants and fish just stick to what the bottle tells you and maybe put less in than they say but it should be ok, they wouldn't sell it for your tank otherwise, just be careful, it's not hard to harm a fish