Re: [GSAS-Member] Substrates for Planted Aquariums

["Tom Watson" <onefish2fish@comcast.net>]

The problem with potting soil is that most brands contain chemical
fertilizers.  I use soil from my organic garden mixed with commercial
aquarium growing substrate.  Works great.

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[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Betty Goetz
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 10:24 AM
To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] Substrates for Planted Aquariums

After trying out a number of more expensive substrates in the past for
planted tanks, I've settled on natural fine gravel with either a potting
soil or peat underlayer. I just read Walstad's 'Ecology of the planted
aquarium' before trying this. I won't ever mess with CO2 injection or high
tech lights and stick with the plants I'v learned will fill a tank under
my low tech conditions. And they will do so....even when stuck in a
windowless office (grin).

Betty Goetz

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