Hi all. Am new to the planted world. I was just wondering if instead of using the regular aquarium soil like GEX or ADA Aquasoil, I could simply go ahead and use the regular potting soil used for terrestrial plants.
My build plan goes like this...
1) Obtain and mature rocks and wood with Various Mosses and Pelia (Check)
Ok
2) Store these aside. (Check)
Ok
3) Fill tank bottom-most layer with peat
WHy is there a need to add peat at the bottom when you already add ADA powersand. I would suggest you add in the 5 element powder of ADA since you are using ADA powersand and aquasoil.
4) Fill next layer with ADA Powersand
5) Fill following layer with soil
- ADA/GEX Aquasoil?
- Terrestrial planting soil?
I would suggest you use ADA Aquasoil if you are already intending to use ADA powersand. I won't advise a mixture but it is ok. End of the day, if you can afford why not use all ADA.
6) Add a decorative substrate layer
- White river sand mix with some lapis sand and black quartz.
You adding on top of the ADA soil?
7) Fill tank and replace plants.
Ok
Cycle tank with a HOF.
Ok
9) Replace livestock.
Ok
The Tank is a 1ft x 1ft cube tank.
So...what do you guys think? Is this "mission" feasible?
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