I have course large gravel substrate. My rooting plants haven't been doing so well.
I think the gravel grain may be too big. (it's .25-.5 inches)
Anyone know were I can get some good priced fine, natural colored gravel?
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I have course large gravel substrate. My rooting plants haven't been doing so well.
I think the gravel grain may be too big. (it's .25-.5 inches)
Anyone know were I can get some good priced fine, natural colored gravel?
Last edited by firsttenor; 06-27-2011 at 04:29 PM.
I use 8 mesh Lapis Lustre sand in my aquariums. The sand grains are 1/8" and you can add any of the specialized plant substrates to it you wish.. THe sand is carried in several aquarium stores and some welding supplies . . it is a natural brown silica sand used in sand blasting.
The Lapis lustre comes in two grades. The larger grade is approximately the grain size you have now . You want the 8 mesh.
Here is a picture of the bag .