QUOTE(jenhuei @ May 29 2021, 12:01 AM)
hi all, i m very new to this and have just got myself a Fluval Flex 57L tank.
I have been learning about aquascape and for the tank i will also include some guppies. Is there any place that i can learn more about substrate? I want to ensure the correct compound and are use.
Looking at
- ADA Power Sand Advance (M size bottom layer)
- ADA Power Sand (small size top layer)
Will this combination be ok? Looking at the below kind of setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYf2Xn82EJU&t=0syou will need the normal ada soil to cover power sand
else it will float because its pumice
with your tank size you will have difficulties keeping power sand advance in the soil
unless you fill up your tank with 3 inch+ of soil to keep it down
which can be hideous
don't waste money on buying expensive pumice
just get the normal ada soil v1 or v2, the differences is the tannin leaching its much more with v1
fill it up to 1 inch or 1.5 inch
substrate quality is not important if you are only planting mini hair grass like in the video
you no need dry start either; like the video unless you start with very small amount and afraid of algae issues
if me i would look into the filter and amount of guppies you are getting, don't get too much as it will be hard for you to success
mini hair grass is very forgiving, it will grow well with right amount of light and some nutrient dosing now and then