Fishingforfish
Aquarium Advice Activist
Sorry if this sounds really stupid, I am quite new to this hobby and this forum.
I am a bit confused as what to use as a bottom layer when using live plants. Some say you need dirt substrate then sand/gravel on top for nutrients, and some say it'll do just fine with JUST sand/gravel. I went to petco today, and all they had was gravel, no dirt substrate or anything like that. However, I didn't buy anything until I was sure.
Question: Do you need a dirt substrate underneath sand/gravel if you use live plants? Suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!
I am a bit confused as what to use as a bottom layer when using live plants. Some say you need dirt substrate then sand/gravel on top for nutrients, and some say it'll do just fine with JUST sand/gravel. I went to petco today, and all they had was gravel, no dirt substrate or anything like that. However, I didn't buy anything until I was sure.
Question: Do you need a dirt substrate underneath sand/gravel if you use live plants? Suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!