Sand as Planted Tank Substrate

[Blue_Ram]

In my 38 gallon I currently have sand as the substrate and was wondering if it would be ok to use it as a planted tank substrate. Any Ideas?

Blue_Ram

 

[Riiz]

It'll work. Even though it isnt the ideal substrate, most plants will still grow, I'd just enrich it with some flourish tabs or something similar.

 

[Ozymandias]

as long it's just plane silica sand then yes should work fine, allot of people have sand in there planted tanks

 

[pavemike]

Yep sure will. I'd suggest PFS (pool filter sand), but play sand will work just was well. Remember, wash wash and wash again before you put it in your tank....

 

[noodles62]

I have pool filter sand in my tank and my wisteria, anubias, etc do great in my low light, low tech set up!

 

[Hooked Newbie]

It'll work. Even though it isnt the ideal substrate, most plants will still grow, I'd just enrich it with some flourish tabs or something similar.

:iagree:

 

[Riiz]

Yep sure will. I'd suggest PFS (pool filter sand), but play sand will work just was well. Remember, wash wash and wash again before you put it in your tank....

I think its too late, he is already using an established tank with sand, hehe.

 

[pavemike]

I think its too late, he is already using an established tank with sand, hehe.

:silly: Oops!