new 55g planted

[ajwetton]

Im going to be getting a 55g tank soon I am curious ive done live plants since I started and I know the l8hhting and im pretty sure qboit filtration. Im thinking about sand substrate. But I was curious, ive read threads about people having some type of layer underneath substrate for plant nutrients. I cant remember what it was called. Is this nessesary for larger planted tanks or just extra nutrients for plants. I currently use pps pro and excel for my carbon. Thoihht about diy carbon but im not even sure where to start any advice would be great.

 

[Rivercats]

Your probably thinking of using Organic Potting Soil with sand as a cap which I don't suggest for a beginner doing their first planted tank. If you go with CO2 you will have to go with pressurized as DIY won't work in larger tanks.

 

[ajwetton]

Ok ill keep with the ferts you recommended, was just curious if anything had to change simce id be going to something larger. Thanks river

 

[Rivercats]

You want to use dry ferts in a larger tank as they are much cheaper to use than liquid ferts.

 

[ajwetton]

Yea ive got the ferts you recomended to me the dry ferts in the 3 squeeze bottles and btw I love them